20 Family Idioms And Expressions | Talking About Family In English

The video tutorial explores various idioms related to family, career, ease, and conflict. It explains idioms like 'take after', 'chip off the old block', and 'follow in someone's footsteps', which describe family resemblance and career paths. It also covers idioms like 'child's play' and 'like taking candy from a baby' to describe ease. Additionally, it discusses idioms about family traits, newcomers, pregnancy, progress, mistakes, conflict, and dominance, providing examples and contexts for each.

Which idiom describes someone who resembles their parents in character or appearance?

• New kid on the block

• Run in the family

• Chip off the old block

• Take after

What does the idiom 'child's play' refer to?

• A family tradition

• A difficult task

• A new experience

• An easy task

If something 'runs in the family', what does it mean?

• It is a rare occurrence

• It is a family tradition

• It is a new trend

• It is a common trait or ability

What does the idiom 'new kid on the block' signify?

• A new person in a place

• A dominant person

• A family tradition

• A family resemblance

What does 'bun in the oven' mean?

• A new project

• A new house

• A new job

• Pregnancy

What does 'bad blood' between people indicate?

• A new friendship

• A shared interest

• A history of conflict

• A strong family bond

If someone 'wears the trousers' in a relationship, what does it mean?

• They are the most caring

• They are the most passive

• They are the dominant partner

• They are the most fashionable