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blood is thicker than

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blood is thicker than something
family relationships are stronger and more important than something else. We were old friends, but I couldn't side with her against my parents — blood was thicker than friendship to me.
Etymology: based on the saying blood is thicker than water (= family relationships are strongest of all)
See also: blood

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I believe that I hate him as much as you do, but--Oh, Raoul, blood is thicker than water.
" There was a smile in her gravity as she made this declaration, and it deepened as she added, "He is our seventh cousin, you know, and blood is thicker than water.
 
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