He is very proud of the fruit of his loins.
fruit of one's loins
idiomOne's child or, collectively, one's children or descendants.
The elderly man spent his final years surrounded by the fruit of his loins, watching his grandchildren play in the garden.
The king looked upon the young prince, the only fruit of his loins, and wondered if the boy was truly ready to inherit the throne.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.