One big happy family American British phrase
a group of people living or working together or in close proximity, who have intimate relationships. Sometimes, it is used ironically.
I lived in a dormitory with four other people. We had many things in common and we shared everything with one another, like one big happy family.
“Look! A group of intimate colleagues, like one big happy family where everybody hates everybody else!”
“We used to be one big happy family and now we blame each other like that?"
To close the door
Somebody who is similar to his/her father/mother
To make friends with or associate with those who are unpleasant or morally unacceptable
A funny way of saying "whole family"
Used to describe a close relationship.
To break the rules or refuse to adhere to the regulations.
You are supposed to be at the meeting at 8 a.m precisely, don't buck the system or else you will be fired.