blood is thicker than water

idiom

used to say that a person's family is more important than a person's other relationships or needs

Dictionary Entries Near blood is thicker than water

bloodhound

blood is thicker than water

blood is up

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“Blood is thicker than water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20is%20thicker%20than%20water. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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