the apple doesn't fall far from the tree (also the apple never falls far from the tree) a child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents: 孩子通常与父母有相似的特点或者个性 Her daughter soon showed her own musical talent, proving that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. 她的女儿很快就表现出了自己的音乐天赋，证明了有其母必有其女。