He is just like his father, because a wild goose never laid a tame egg.
a wild goose never laid a tame egg
idiomMost things are inherited and predetermined.
When the young athlete showed the same natural talent as his parents, the coach remarked that a wild goose never laid a tame egg.
Observing the persistent arrogance of the heir, the old advisor sighed, knowing well that a wild goose never laid a tame egg and the family traits would persist.
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bad egg
Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.
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best laid plans
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.
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borrow and beg
[Cockney slang]egg
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cook someone's goose
To spoil one's plans or hope of success.
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curate's egg
A thing which has good and bad parts, but is overall spoiled by the bad.
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egg on
To encourage or coax (a person) to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.
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first of never
A nonexistent day; a day that will never come.
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go wild
To become very noisy and excited.