Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
Like his father, Arjun loves to fix radios; he is A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK.

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A chip off the old block is a child who is very like a parent.

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A broken piece takes "chip" literally.

Concept: The meaning of the idiom "a chip off the old block"
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.Like his father, Arjun loves to fix radios; he is A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
Like his father, Arjun loves to fix radios; he is A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK.