Expressions (A–Z)
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Flesh of my flesh/ kin/ relative/ one's own flesh and blood
Part of my body. Figuratively: someone with strong emotional or familial closene...
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Foster home
A family that cares for children who were removed from their homes by order of t...
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Fun Day
A day of fun and leisure together with friends or family.
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Good House
See: “From a good house”.
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Grandchildren are indeed like children
Grandchildren are like children for the grandfather and grandmother.
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grass widow
A woman whose husband has abandoned her.
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Grew up in a hothouse
Grew up within a familial and educational framework protected from any harm and...
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Happy are they that dwell in Thy house, there is no place like home
By extension: Good for those who dwell in their home. A term for someone who lov...
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He adopted him as a son
Declared himself his father even though he is not his biological son. Formed a f...
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He left his mother's lap and embraced the lap of a stranger.
In the question: He abandoned his family for the good of another family. Or: He...
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