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6 ‘fruity’ German expressions

German expressions with ‘fruit’

Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm

It’s the same as in English: “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Of course, it implies that a child takes after a parent, has similar temperament, talent or qualities. In other words: “like mother, like daughter.”

Author: Louisa Schaefer

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