Hello, English4All family! 👋
Today’s expression is a very popular English saying: “Blood is thicker than water.”
This phrase means that family relationships are stronger and more important than other relationships, like friends or co-workers. It suggests that, in difficult times, we often choose to support our family first.
📚 Let’s break it down:
- Blood 🩸 = your family (parents, brothers, sisters, cousins…)
- Water 💧 = other people in your life (friends, classmates, co-workers…)
So when someone says “Blood is thicker than water,” they are saying that family bonds are the strongest.
🧠 Examples:
- 👧 “Even though I was angry with my brother, I helped him move to his new house. Blood is thicker than water.”
- 🧓 “My uncle and I don’t talk often, but when he needed help, I was there. Blood is thicker than water.”
- 👫 “She didn’t go to the party because her sister was sick. Blood is thicker than water.”
❓Conversation Questions You Can Use:
Let’s practice speaking! Use these questions in pairs or groups: 🗣️
- 🤔 Do you agree with the phrase “Blood is thicker than water”? Why or why not?
- 👉 Yes, because I always put my family first.
- 👉 Not always. Sometimes friends are more supportive than family.
- 👨👩👧 Who in your family are you closest to? Why?
- 👉 I’m closest to my sister. We talk every day!
- 👉 My grandmother. She raised me and always listens.
- 🌍 Do people in your country have strong family bonds?
- 👉 Yes, we usually live close to our families.
- 👉 Not really. Many people move away when they grow up.
🗣️ Phrases You Can Use in the Club:
- “In my culture, family comes first.”
- “I believe friendship can be just as strong as family.”
- “My best friend is like family to me.”
🎯 Challenge for Today:
During today’s club, try to use the expression “Blood is thicker than water” at least once in your conversation! 🎉
Let’s practice speaking with meaning — and learn from each other’s cultures too! 🌎💬
