Meaning of the word "clergymen's sons always turn out badly" in English
What does "clergymen's sons always turn out badly" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
clergymen's sons always turn out badly
US /ˈklɜːrdʒimənz sʌnz ˈɔːlweɪz tɜːrn aʊt ˈbædli/
UK /ˈklɜːdʒimənz sʌnz ˈɔːlweɪz tɜːn aʊt ˈbædli/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that children of religious or strict parents often behave poorly or rebel as they grow up
Example:
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He was arrested for shoplifting, proving the old saying that clergymen's sons always turn out badly.
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People expected him to be a saint, but clergymen's sons always turn out badly.