Tek after

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To resemble (a parent or relative)

In the black country we say:

Tek after

This translates to:

To resemble (a parent or relative)

Example Sentence

'E teks after 'is fairther, don't 'e?

Description

'Tek after' is a common phrase in the Black Country (and wider English) meaning to resemble a parent or other relative in appearance or character.

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