family relations and bonds are closer than other relationships
people who are related have stronger bonds with each other than with others
blood relations are more important than other kinds of relations
When you get into trouble, usually your family will be the ones to bail you out, not your friends. After all, blood is thicker than water.
My friends are going for a camping trip during the weekend, but I have to help my brother with his shifting. Blood is thicker than water, you know.
I had to choose between attending my cousin’s and friend’s wedding, which were on the same day, and I chose my cousin’s. Blood is thicker than water, after all.
When his sister was going through a difficult period and needed support, he dropped everything and went to stand by her; blood is thicker than water.
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