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Blood Is Thicker Than Water (True Meaning)
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● FeaturedThis widely used idiom is often misinterpreted. Its original meaning is quite different from how it's commonly understood today.
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What People Remember
Many believe the saying means family bonds are inherently stronger and more important than any other type of relationship.
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What's Actually True
The full, original medieval proverb is thought to be 'The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb,' implying chosen bonds (covenants) are stronger than incidental family ties.
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