idiom
the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
the AP-ul DUZ-ent FAWL FAR from the TREE
ðɪ ˈæpəl ˈdʌzənt fɔːl fɑːr frɒm ðə triːListen
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Syllable breakdown
theappledoesn'tfallfarfromthetree
Dictionary meaning
children resemble their parents in character and behavior; family traits are passed down through generations
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