Family and growing up B1
Talking about who you take after, who brought you up and the family you look up to.
take after — resemble a family memberA: Your brother is so good at drawing!
B: Yeah, he takes after our dad. Dad’s an artist too.
bring up B2 — raise a childA: Who brought you up after your parents moved abroad?
B: My grandmother did. She took care of me until I finished school.
look up to — admire or respect someoneA: Who do you look up to the most?
B: Probably my grandfather. He’s taught me so much about life.
Spitting image
Nan: Ooh, she really takes after your mum, doesn't she?
Hannah: Everyone says that! It was Mum who brought me up mostly.
Nan: She did a lovely job. You've always looked up to her.
Settling down
Joe: So you're thinking of settling down out here, then?
Aisha: Yeah, somewhere quiet to bring up the kids, near family.
Joe: Makes sense. Easier to look after the little ones with Nan close by.
Aisha: Exactly. And we'll get to see family loads more too.