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To look the same as, or similar to, someone or something

resemble

verb

to be similar to someone or something, especially in appearance

take after

to look or behave like an older relative

blend in

if someone or something blends in, they are similar to the other people, objects, buildings, etc. around them, and so they seem appropriate or you do not notice them

favor

verb

to look like one of your parents or an older relative

fit/match/answer someone’s description

to look the same as a person or thing that someone has described

look/be every inch something

to look/be completely like a particular type of person

be the image of

to look very much like someone or something

be a chip off the old block

to look or behave like one of your parents

answer the description of

to look like the person or thing described

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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wane

getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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