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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › run-in-the-familyRUN IN THE FAMILY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    RUN IN THE FAMILY definition: 1. If a quality, ability, disease, etc. runs in the family, many members of the family have it: 2…. Learn more.

  4. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › run+in+the+familyRun in the family - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    (of a physical characteristic or moral quality) be something that many members of a family have: He was never going to live long because heart disease runs in both families. ♢ Good looks run in the family.

  5. www.oysterenglish.com › idiom-run-in-the-familyIdiom: Run in the family (meaning & examples) - Oyster English

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    — Good looks run in that family, at least among the girls. — The doctor ordered some tests because breast cancer runs in my family. — Everyone was surprised that I have red hair and blue eyes because dark hair and eyes run in my family. — Unfortunately, diabetes runs in my familyso I'm extra careful about what I eat. — My son's teacher asked whethe...

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › runs-in-familySOMETHING RUNS IN SOMEONE’S FAMILY - Cambridge Dictionary

    something runs in someone’s family. idiom. Add to word list. a skill or quality is present in many of your relatives: I guess a love of music runs in the family. (Definition of something runs in someone’s family from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Browse. something or other idiom.

  7. crossidiomas.com › run-in-the-familyUnderstanding "run in the family" Idiom: Meaning, Origins ...

    The phrase “run in the family” is a common idiom that refers to a trait or characteristic that is passed down from generation to generation within a particular family. This expression has been used for many years, and its origins can be traced back to ancient times.

  8. redkiwiapp.com › idioms › runs-in-the-familyMeaning of Runs in the family | Idioms & Phrases

    You can use "Runs in the Family" to describe a trait or characteristic that is common among members of a family. It emphasizes the idea that certain qualities or talents are inherited or passed down through generations.

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › run-in-the-familyrun in the family - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

    run in the family meaning, definition, what is run in the family: if something such as a quality, disease,...: Learn more.