Expressions with family family gathering = a meeting / celebration of family members: Theres a small family gathering next week. family resemblance = where members of the family look / act similar: You can see a distinct family resemblance between the father and the son. to start a family = to start having children: They want to wait a couple of years before starting a family. to run in the family = a characteristic that is common among family members: Baldness runs in his family. to bring up / raise a family = to have and look after children: Its difficult to raise a family on one income. a family car = a car big enough to transport a family: The Volvo Estate is a popular family car. family-size = large quantity item: We need to buy family-size packets of biscuits! family-friendly = a policy that favors families: This hotel is family-friendly. family doctor = a doctor who looks after general medical needs: There are a number of good family doctors in this area. family man = a man who prefers to spend his time with his family: John is a family man. family values = traditional ideas about what a family should be: Some political parties often emphasize family values and the importance of marriage. family name = surname: Whats your family name? Alia
Posted on: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:16:54 +0000
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