fat of the land
live off the fat of the land
The best and richest food, clothes, everything.
When I'm rich I'll retire and live off the fat of the land.
like father like son
A son is usually like his father in the way he acts. A proverb.
Яблоко от яблони недалеко падает. Об обладании разными поколениями одной семьи одинаковыми талантами или недостатками.
Frank's father has been on the city council; he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on the student council and is likely to he class president. Like father, like son.
Mr. Jones and Tommy are both quiet and shy. Like father, like son.
I think my son will grow up tall, like father, like son.
Я думаю, мой сын вырастет высоким - каков отец, такой и сын.
tempt fate
tempt the fates
To take a chance; run a risk; gamble.
You're tempting fate every time you drive that old wreck of a car.