How to Pronounce "chip off the old block"
expression
CHIP off thee ohld BLOK
CHIP off the ohld BLOK
Definition
When someone closely resembles or is very similar in character to one of their parents, especially in a positive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪp/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈbɫɑk
British English
tʃˈɪp/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈəʊld/ /blˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHIP off thee ohld BLOK
UK
CHIP off the ohld BLOK
Listen in Context
Tom is a real chip off the old block; he loves music just like his father.
She’s a chip off the old block when it comes to math skills.
People say I’m a chip off the old block, just like my dad.
Everyone knew he’d be a chip off the old block—he just has that same sense of humor.