all in the family

prepositional phrase

Of a secret, trait, business, or a tradition that is kept within a family, shared among family members, and not disclosed to those outside the family.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. idiomaticOf a secret, trait, business, or a tradition that is kept within a family, shared among family members, and not disclosed to those outside the family.
  2. idiomaticOf a group of people who share similar characteristics, values, or backgrounds.
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APA

all in the family. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/all%20in%20the%20family

MLA

“all in the family.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/all%20in%20the%20family. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “all in the family,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/all%20in%20the%20family.

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