Meaning of the word "like master, like man" in English

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like master, like man

US /laɪk ˈmæstər laɪk mæn/
UK /laɪk ˈmɑːstə laɪk mæn/
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Idiom

a proverb meaning that a servant or employee often imitates the behavior, habits, or character of their master or employer

Example:
The staff is just as rude as the manager; like master, like man.
He learned his work ethic from his boss; like master, like man.