Blood is thicker than water meaning
What does the saying 'Blood is thicker than water' mean?
Idiom: Blood is thicker than water
Meaning:
This idiom means that family relationships are stronger than others.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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