blood is thicker
Kin over friends
Blood is thicker is a shortened form of the proverb "blood is thicker than water," meaning family bonds are stronger than other relationships.
The phrase asserts that loyalty to relatives should take precedence over friendships or outside alliances: When it came down to it, blood is thicker—she sided with her brother.
Often invoked to justify prioritizing family despite personal disagreements.
- familyRelated people together
- family firstPrioritizing household above all
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- family loyaltyCommitment to one's relatives
- bondBinding tie or connection
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Intentionally formed kinship network
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