Idiom: run in the family
Meaning
Idiom: run in the family
- something (e.g., quality, behavior) that is common in a family
Example sentences
— 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 family so I'm extra careful about what I eat.
— My son's teacher asked whether mental illness runs in our family and she wants to meet us tomorrow evening to discuss this.
— Athleticism really runs in our family—almost all of us have played sports at the college level.
— It's important that you fill out this form carefully so that we know what diseases may run in your family.
— Wow, your daughter is getting married to one of the Salazar brothers? Good looks, above-average intelligence and extreme kindness runs in that family.
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