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UKblood is thicker than water
/blˈʌd ɪz θˈɪkə ðɐn wˈɔːtə/
/blˈʌd ɪz θˈɪkɚ ðɐn wˈɔːɾɚ/blood is thicker than water
[SENTENCE]1
used to suggest that family bonds are stronger and more significant than other relationships, indicating that familial ties should be prioritized over friendships or other associations
the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb
/ðə blˈʌd ɒvðə kˈʌvənənt ɪz θˈɪkə ðɐn ðə wˈɔːtəɹ ɒvðə wˈuːm//ðə blˈʌd ʌvðə kˈʌvənənt ɪz θˈɪkɚ ðɐn ðə wˈɔːɾɚɹ ʌvðə wˈuːm/the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb
[SENTENCE]1
used to suggest that chosen relationships based on shared experiences and mutual loyalty are more important than those based solely on blood ties that are not chosen