Meaning of the word "the child is the father of the man" in English
What does "the child is the father of the man" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the child is the father of the man
US /ðə tʃaɪld ɪz ðə ˈfɑːðər əv ðə mæn/
UK /ðə tʃaɪld ɪz ðə ˈfɑːðər əv ðə mæn/
Idiom
the character and habits formed in childhood determine what a person will be like as an adult
Example:
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His early interest in science proves that the child is the father of the man.
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We must nurture our youth, for the child is the father of the man.