the apple does not fall far from the trunk
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of the apple does not fall far from the tree.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “the apple does not fall far from the trunk” mean?
Synonym of the apple does not fall far from the tree.
Is “the apple does not fall far from the trunk” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.