take after

assomigliare a, prendere da

Assomigliare a un familiare più anziano nell'aspetto, nel carattere o nel comportamento.

In inglese semplice: To be similar to an older family member in appearance, character, or behaviour.

• He takes after his mother.
• Both children take after their grandfather.
• Who do you take after in your family?

Come si usa: take after someone (She takes after her father in both looks and character.)

Sinonimi: resemble

Espressioni comuni: take after someone, take after a parent

prendere esempio da

Imitare il modo di comportarsi o di vivere di qualcuno che si considera un modello.

In inglese semplice: To copy someone’s way of acting or living because you see them as an example.

• Try to take after your teacher.
• She took after her mentor and always helped new colleagues.
• He takes after his coach in staying calm under pressure.

Come si usa: take after someone in something (He took after his mentor in treating everyone fairly.)

Sinonimi: imitate, follow, emulate

Espressioni comuni: take after someone, take after a mentor