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.
This phrase is used to describe something very modern or updated or something that no longer looks like what it's used to.
It has been a long time since I left my high school, and now I have to admit that it's certainly not your father's high school anymore.