Family Vocabulary and Expressions

Vocabulary flashcards defining key family-related terms and expressions from the text.

be like chalk and cheese

be completely different from each other

caring

kind and supportive to others

count on

be confident that you can depend on someone

close-knit

having friendly interest in each other's activities and problems, supporting and helping each other

easy-going

relaxed and happy to accept things without worrying or getting angry

the head of the family

usually the eldest person in the family, especially one who earns money or makes decisions for the rest of the family

keep oneself to oneself

spend a lot of time alone, not talking to other people very much

see eye to eye on something

agree with someone about something

take after

to look or behave like an older relative