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Title:	like father, like son - equivalent
Answer:	käbi ei kuku kännust kaugele

Hints:	1. corresponds to chip off the old block' in english 2. example is applied to nature (plant) 3. the cone falls not far from the tree... (the acorn doesn't fall far)

Explanation:	some offspring are more like the exact opposite to their parents, and some adhere to this principle.... and a well known proverb, applicable or not
Estonian > Proverbs > Family / Relatives

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Average Rating		4
# of votes		4
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Guest

Rating: 5

February 19, 2010

Again, I like the hints and explanations.

Kärt
(native speaker)

Rating: 4

November 29, 2008

The literal meaning is that a cone (like from a pine or fir) doesn't fall far from the tree. For those who don't know the exact words. :)

Paul S.

Rating: 3

October 12, 2008

Instead of "käbi ei kuku kännust kaugele", in Swedish we say "Äpplet faller inte långt från trädet."

Erik W.

Rating: 4

November 15, 2006

Instead of "käbi ei kuku kännust kaugele", in Swedish we say "sådan far sådan son"

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