Family and home idioms

13 family and home idioms with what each one means. Tap one for its origin, examples and a quick check.

A chip off the old block
A chip off the old block is someone who is very like their parent in personality, talent or behavior.
Apple of my eye
Someone who is the apple of your eye is the person you love most and are very proud of.
Black sheep
The black sheep of a family or group is the member seen as different, troublesome or an embarrassment to the others.
Blood is thicker than water
Blood is thicker than water means that family ties are stronger and more important than other relationships.
Hit the hay
To hit the hay means to go to bed or go to sleep.
Hit the sack
To hit the sack means to go to bed, usually because you are tired.
Make ends meet
To make ends meet means to earn just enough money to pay for the basic things you need.
Skeleton in the closet
A skeleton in the closet is a secret from someone's past that would cause shame or embarrassment if people found out.
Spitting image
If someone is the spitting image of another person, they look exactly like that person.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree means children usually turn out much like their parents in character, talents or habits.
Tie the knot
To tie the knot is to get married.
Two peas in a pod
Two people who are like two peas in a pod look or act very much alike.
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed
If someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed, they are in a bad or grumpy mood, often for no clear reason.

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