Meaning of the word "as the old cock crows, so does the young" in English
What does "as the old cock crows, so does the young" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
as the old cock crows, so does the young
US /æz ði oʊld kɑːk kroʊz, soʊ dʌz ðə jʌŋ/
UK /æz ði əʊld kɒk krəʊz, səʊ dʌz ðə jʌŋ/
Idiom
children tend to follow the example of their parents or elders
Example:
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The boy started smoking just like his father; as the old cock crows, so does the young.
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She learned her bad temper from her mother; as the old cock crows, so does the young.