family
/ˈfæm(ɪ)li/
noun13
adjective2
forms
families
Phrases with family
- all in the familyOf a secret, trait, business, or a tradition that is kept within a family, shared among family members, and not disclosed to those outside the family.
- family jewelsThe testicles.
- keep it in the familyTo restrict knowledge or information to only the members of a family or another small, intimate group.
- one big happy familyA group of people who get along well together.
- run in the familyTo be a characteristic feature that is observed in several generations of a family.
- sell the family silverTo sell a valuable or critical asset, especially for immediate or short-term gain.
- start a familyTo conceive one's first child