apple does not fall far from the stem »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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apple does not fall far from the trunk »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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apple never falls far from the tree »
Alternative form of apple does not fall far from the tree.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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as good as one's word »
Faithful to a promise one has made.
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as of »
From, on or at a specified time.
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at arm's length »
At a distance, away from one's body.
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back off »
To move backwards away from something.
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back office »
The IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.
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back onto »
To overlook something from the rear.
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back out »
To withdraw from something one has promised to do.
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back out »
To reverse a vehicle from a confined space.
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back up »
To provide support or the promise of support.
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badge bunny »
A woman who is romantically attracted to police officers and who seeks out their companionship.
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