TAKE AFTER


Meaning of TAKE AFTER in English

{v.} To be like because of family relationship; to have the same looks or ways as (a parent or ancestor). * /He takes after his father in mathematical ability./ * /She takes after her father's side of the family in looks./ Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON; RUN IN THE FAMILY.

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.