Is this grammatically correct? What does it mean? Any possible rephrasing? I asked my mom to act like my dad (her husband)
Yes, the sentence "I asked my mom to act like my dad (her husband)" is grammatically correct.
The meaning of the sentence is that the speaker requested their mother to behave or conduct herself in a manner similar to how their father (who is her husband) typically behaves. This might imply adopting traits, mannerisms, or attitudes that the father exhibits.
Here are some possible rephrasing options:
1. "I requested my mom to behave like my dad (her husband)."
2. "I told my mom to imitate my dad (her husband)."
3. "I asked my mom to take on my dad's (her husband's) behavior."
4. "I asked my mom to mimic my dad (her husband)."
Each variation carries the same basic meaning but offers a different nuance in wording.