chip off the old block

Example Sentences

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A new story by investigative reporter Michael Isikoff in the SpyTalk newsletter suggests that Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, may be a chip off the old block.

From Slate

A position as a high school principal led his father to Lakeland, Fla., where Murray was born on Sept. 26, 1929, and nicknamed “Chip,” as in “chip off the old block.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Chip off the old block,” Brian said.

From New York Times

ITV describes Jack's character as "a livewire chip off the old block, with the gift of the gab and an eye for the ladies".

From BBC

In that regard, he’s a chip off the old block.

From Seattle Times