The term “like father, like son” refers to the various kinds of similarities, both physical and behavioral, that can exist between fathers and sons. There are many different contexts where this idiom might be used, and it can be complimentary or insulting depending on the specific area of comparison. Similar idioms exist which make the same basic comparison, including the female version: “like mother, like daughter,” and the more general “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Experts suggest that there is often some truth to these idioms, partly for reasons of genetics, and also due to parenting styles and environmental conditions during a child’s developmental years.