Runs in the family meaning
What does the saying 'Runs in the family' mean?
Idiom: Runs in the family
Meaning:
If a characteristic runs in the family, it can clearly be seen members of different generations. A hereditary illness that is passed from one generation to the next also runs in the family.
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