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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, thicker