Intermediate 💬 Idioms & Phrasal Verbs · #122 of 182

Phrasal Verb: Take After

to resemble a relative

Examples

  • She takes after her mother.

Key rules

  • Take after means resemble a parent or relative in looks or character
  • It is inseparable: she takes after her mother
  • It is used for family resemblance
  • The object follows "after" directly

Common mistakes

  • She takes her mother after → She takes after her mother
💡 Tip: Use "look like" for physical appearance only; "take after" covers character too.
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