idiom
run in the family
RUN in thuh FAM-ih-lee
rʌn ɪn ðə ˈfæmɪliListen
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Syllable breakdown
runinthefamily
Dictionary meaning
To be a trait or characteristic shared by many members of a family.
Examples
- Heart disease runs in the family, so they are vigilant about their health.
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