mother's daughter
Definition
Noun Phrase: - A daughter who is favored by and similar to her mother: This phrase describes a daughter who is both preferred by her mother and shares significant characteristics, behaviors, or traits with her. It implies a close bond and a strong resemblance in personality, values, or appearance.
Usage
The phrase "mother's daughter" is used to highlight a specific familial relationship marked by favoritism and similarity. It often carries a positive connotation of a strong, affectionate bond and shared identity.
Examples
- Noun Phrase:
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can sometimes be used in a broader, more figurative sense to indicate that a woman embodies the qualities or continues the legacy of an influential female figure, not necessarily her biological mother.
Variants and Related Words
- Mother's girl: (Informal) A similar term suggesting a daughter who is especially close to or favored by her mother.
- Father's son: The analogous term for a son who is favored by and similar to his father.
Synonyms
- Chip off the old block: (Idiomatic) A person who closely resembles a parent in character or behavior.
- Spitting image: (Informal) A person who looks extremely like another, often a parent.
Related Idioms
- Like mother, like daughter: An idiom used to express that a daughter's behavior or character is very similar to that of her mother.
Noun
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a daughter who is favored by and similar to her mother
