Kinship idioms
Idioms derived from kinship terms Abdullahi u Bichi from Nigeria writes: I have seen your responses on idioms. Would you kindly give me some examples of idioms that involve kinship terms ? Roger Woodham replies: The family it runs in the family - an ability or talent that is passed on through the generations your own flesh and blood - a member of your family, do not forget it! bad blood - hostility or unfriendliness between two families or family members blood is thicker than water - family ties are stronger than any others, despite arguments. He has two daughters, both very athletic, just like their mother. It runs in the family . You should take better care of your younger sister. She is your own flesh and blood. There is bad blood between the two brothers. They haven't spoken to each other in two years. His housekeeper had looked after him for many years but he still left all his money to his only so...