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Meaning. Idiom: in a/the family way. pregnant; expecting a baby. Example sentences. — This is crazy but both my brother's wife and his daughter are in a family way. — I think you're in a family way and it's time you take a pregnancy test! — How can I say this politely? Are you in a family way? — I’m devastated.
The Family Way is a 1966 British comedy-drama film produced and directed by John and Roy Boulting, respectively, and starring father and daughter John Mills and Hayley Mills. Based on Bill Naughton's play All in Good Time (1963), with screenplay by Naughton, the film began life in 1961 as the television play Honeymoon Postponed.
The meaning of FAMILY WAY is condition of being pregnant —used with in and the or a. How to use family way in a sentence.
What's the meaning of the phrase 'In the family way'? Euphemism, meaning pregnant. What's the origin of the phrase 'In the family way'? The expression ‘in the family way’ was used quite literally until the mid 17th century, with the meaning ‘in the manner of a family’.
Pregnant, as in Mary's in the family way again. This euphemistic expression dates from the late 1700s and may be dying out. See also: family, way. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
The Family Way: Directed by John Boulting, Roy Boulting. With Hayley Mills, Avril Angers, John Comer, Wilfred Pickles. Compassionate look at the troubles of two young newlyweds, whose marriage has yet to be consummated.
BE IN THE FAMILY WAY definition: 1. to be pregnant 2. to be pregnant. Learn more.
