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Region: General | Usage example: She is a chip off the old block with her mother's quick wit.

Chip off the old block

Meaning

Similar to one's parent.

Usage

Describes family resemblance or shared traits.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Woodworking metaphor where chips resemble the original block.

Used since at least the 1800s.