Idioms with meaning and example

in #idiom4 years ago
  1. Chip off the old block
    Meaning: That a person is similar in behaviour or actions like his parents.
    Example: When grandmother saw her grandson collecting coins like her son used to do, she knew he was a Chip off the old block.

  2. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
    Meaning: Treat people the same way you want to be treated.
    Example: I felt Peter was a little cold today towards that homeless man, he should do unto others as he would have them do unto him, because who knows about time.