This expression is commonly used in Colombia to say that a son/daughter behaves/does something similar to his/her father and therefore it's easy to tell they are relatives.
Él hizo lo mismo que su padre hizo cuando era joven. "De tal palo tal astilla"
He did exactly the same thing his father did when he was young. He takes after his father/Like father like son/The acorn doesn't fall far from the tree
by Fallo July 2, 2007
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The nickname for The nicest,Most amazing,friend you could ever had,if u need to talk to someone she is there for you.I made this 4 my bff
(before i do this plz dont hate me im new to this)Kid 1:*is in video call with Tal-Tal and starts to cry about somthing idk

Tal-Tal:omg whats wrong
(after this they get into a deep conversation and yea im not gonna go farther than that)
by Bail-Bail0912 September 23, 2020
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