Someone whose character or personality resembles that of his or her parent. Mike's automotive repair skills really rival those of his father. He's a real chip off the old block!
someone who is similar in character to their father or mother She enjoys bossing people around just like her mother used to do - she's a real chip off the old block!
if someone is a chip off the old block, they are very similar in character to one of their parents or to another older member of their family (not used with the ) Look at her bossing everyone around - she's a real chip off the old block!