the apple doesn't fall far from the tree; like mother, like child
Proverb meaning a child resembles its mother in character or ability. Often used when both mother and child are remarkable in the same way, whether positive or negative. The variant この親にしてこの子あり is also common.
See also: この親にしてこの子あり
Both she and her mother are good at piano. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
A Japanese proverb composed of classical grammatical elements (にして meaning 'being'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common folk observation about family resemblance.