Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
own-flesh-and-blood
idiom
/oʊn flɛʃ ənd blʌd/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who is part of one’s family or blood relations.
Examples
- Even though they had their disagreements, she would always support her own flesh and blood.
- He was there for his brother, proving that family is family, no matter what—he is my own flesh and blood.
Meaning
The phrase signifies a close familial relationship or someone who shares the same lineage.
Synonyms
- relative
- kin
- family member
- blood relative
