Term: blood is thicker than water

blood is thicker than water (idiom/proverb) /blʌd ɪz θɪk.ər ðən ˈwɔː.tər/

Similar to: family first; kin comes first; loyalty to kin

Definition: a proverb used to say that family relationships and loyalties are always stronger and more important than relationships with people outside the family, such as friends or colleagues.

Translation: asinis ir biezākas par ūdeni, savējie jāsargā, radniecības saites ir vissvarīgākās Examples:

“Even though they argue all the time, he helped his brother pay off his debts because blood is thicker than water.”

“When things get difficult, you realize that blood is thicker than water and your family will be there for you.”

“She chose to hire her cousin for the job instead of a stranger, proving that blood is thicker than water.”