family way
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family way
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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She added: "Rob showed people in a human way and in a family way how MND affects someone".
From BBC
The "family way," you see, involves rarely, if ever, interacting with one's children.
From Salon
Indeed, the Roy Family Way may have originated as a byproduct of Logan's zeal for unparalleled world dominance.
From Salon
This is part of the Roy Family Way, a term invoked by Shiv as she discusses how she'll raise her baby.
From Salon
On the song “These Are the Moments That Make Up My Life,” he sings “I like to make the kids breakfast/I like the family way/I like the sound of their laughter/While I plan out my day.”
From Seattle Times
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