Question

Blood Is Thicker than Water one can expect more kindness from a family member than from a stranger; a person will do more for a relative than for anyone else

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Penn chose her grandson instead of me to work in her store. I guess blood is thicker than water. This saying, that means that family ties count more than friendship, comes from Germany in the 12th century. Perhaps it comes from the idea that water can evaporate without leaving a trace, but blood leaves a stain and is more permanent. This suggests that relatives ("blood") are more important ("thicker") than people who are not related ("water").

Idiom	Blood Is Thicker than Water
Example	Mrs. Penn chose her grandson instead of me to work in her store. I guess blood is thicker than water.
Meaning	one can expect more kindness from a family member than from a stranger; a person will do more for a relative than for anyone else
Origin	This saying, that means that family ties count more than friendship, comes from Germany in the 12th century. Perhaps it comes from the idea that water can evaporate without leaving a trace, but blood leaves a stain and is more permanent. This suggests that relatives ("blood") are more important ("thicker") than people who are not related ("water").

Blood Water Thicker Family Mrs Penn Chose Grandson