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On the distaff side

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The phrase exclusively refers to female relatives, not male ones. SlideHe inherited his love for music from the distaff side.
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'On the distaff side' is old-fashioned and rarely used in modern conversation. SlideOur family's crest comes from the distaff side, from many generations ago.
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This phrase is metaphorical and doesn't involve a real distaff; it signifies the female line. SlideThe secret recipe was passed down on the distaff side.
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