Does anyone know an English word or expression or a foreign word or expression used in English that refers to a son of a celebrated father who is expected to be equally successful but fails to do so?
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I would say: He didn't live up to his father. Or: He didn't live up to his father's reputation.
— Chris
I would say: He didn't live up to his father.
Or: He didn't live up to his father's reputation.
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