the family that prays together stays together
Praying or engaging in other religious practices together as a group keeps a family unified (by helping it to avoid dysfunction, etc.).
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| FAMILY | Forget About Money, I Love You |
| FAMILY | Father And Mother, I Love You |
| FAMILY | Forever, Always, Mine, I Love You |
| FAMILY | Forget About Me, I Love You |
| FAMILY | Family Always Means I Love You |
the black sheep of the family
One who is unlike other family members, sometimes due to intentional rebelliousness, and often viewed unfavorably by them.
family man
A man devoted to taking care of his wife and children.
run in the/(one’s) family
To be a hereditary trait or a characteristic frequently exhibited by members of a family.
like one of the family
Said of a person or animal who is so beloved and accepted by a family that it seems as if they or it were an actual member.