boomerang kid
(also boomeranger /ˈbo͞oməˌraNGər/)
noun informal
A young adult who goes back to live with a parent after a period of independence.The term ‘boomerang kid’ was first used several years ago, when we saw grown children exhibiting a tremendous rate of return....
- Most parents would never try these on their boomerang kids - but it's fun to imagine what would happen if they did.
- Sharing with elderly parents, working from home and boomerang kids can all put stress upon family relationships.
- within —— distance
- with it
- with might and main
- with one accord
- with one eye on
- with one hand (tied) behind one's back
- with one's back to (or up against) the wall
- with one's bare hands
- with one's compliments
- with one's eyes open
- with one's eyes shut (or closed)
- with one's hand in the cookie jar
- with one's head in the clouds
- with one's heart in one's boots
- with one's nose in the air
- with one's tail between one's legs
- with one's tail up
- with one voice
- with open arms
- with open eyes
- with (or in or having) regard to
- with (or in) reference to
- with (or with all due) respect
- without
- without accident