A list of phrases about family Family - we talk to them all the time - here are the phrases we use when we talk about them... A chip off the old block A ministering angel shall my sister be Black sheep of the family Blood is thicker than water Blue blood Bob's your uncle Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth Born within the sound of Bow Bells Cut off without a penny Darby and Joan Flesh and blood Fruits of your loins Grandfather clock Granny dumping Jobs for the boys Joined at the hip Mum's the word Mother country My better half My giddy aunt My husband and I My old Dutch Pears for your heirs Quality time Senior citizen Skin and blister Spitting image The child is father to the man To the manner born Trouble and strife We are a grandmother We few, we happy few, we band of brothers Women and children first You can't have your cake and eat it too