English / phrase
flesh and blood
MEANING IN ENGLISH
one's close biological family member or immediate kin; also human beings with natural vulnerabilities; Human beings with genuine emotions and physical limitations, or biological family members
In context
01
Even though brothers argue fiercely over small disagreements, they will always defend their own flesh and blood.
02
How could a father abandon his own flesh and blood during such a critical hardship?
Synonyms
Own kin,biological family,blood relatives
Antonyms
Strangers,unrelated persons,outsiders
Collocations
One's own flesh and blood,protect one's flesh and blood,family is flesh and blood