what does "the apple never falls from the tree mean"?

Question

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Answer 1

It basically means that offspring will generally behave in the same manner as their parents. Hence the analogy, the fruit (the offspring) will not deviate far from the tree (their parents) in behavior, ideas, etc...

Answer 2

It is really supposed to be the apple never falls far from the tree, but yes it means what the two previous people said

Answer 3

That is the "apple never falls far from the tree". It means we are like our ancestors (parents & other relatives).

Answer 4

the others have told you what it means, but the saying actually goes "the apple never falls FAR from the tree"

Answer 5

it is actually--an apple never falls FAR from the tree--meaning-whatever you are taught or whoever you are taught by--you will be similar to if not the same as them--for instance you will probably grow up and turn out like your mother or father--it is usually used as a derogatory term,meaning he's just like his father(no good)

Answer 6

Its, "The apple never falls FAR from the tree" , saying that the offspring is similar to it's parent. "like father like son" sort of thing.

Answer 7

The correct expression is: "The apple never falls FAR from the tree." This is used to mean the child (or children) never wander too far away from their parents, or they always stay close to their parents.

Answer 8

It's an expression meaning a child is behaving similar to his or her parent.

Answer 9

It supposed to mean that kids usually wind up like their parents.

Answer 10

It means that you are very much like another person in your family like a mother, father, sister etc...