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the apple doesn't fall far from the tree

the AP-ul DUZ-nt FAWL far from the TREE

ðə ˈæpəl ˈdʌznt fɔːl fɑːr frɒm ðə triː

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Syllable breakdown

theappledoesn'tfallfarfromthetree

Dictionary meaning

children tend to be similar to their parents in personality and behavior

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