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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.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Men & women | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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