Is it a common English phrase?

Question

"Your blood isn't thinner than theirs!" Does it mean like 'they aren't superior to you' or something like that? Is it common to use such a phrase?? Thank you.

Answer 1

The phrase Blood is thicker than water = that family comes before anyone else ..the water represents the outsider non family members.....



The phrase you ask about means that their blood is not purer than yours and so everyone is of equal standing.....

Answer 2

I agree with the British chaps above me! I have never heard this one in the USA ever. And as a New Yorker....I've heard a LOT!! There is a phrase used commonly in America regarding "skin thickness"--not "blood thickness". The idiom of skin thickness or thinness has to do with how calm and composed one is--or isn't. An example: "He got angry when he saw the line at the pub, and started yelling for service--he was very thin-skinned." Easy to anger, in other words.

Answer 3

It's a New Phrase on Me, it makes No Sense :)

Answer 4

It means, "They are not favored over you." [for whatever the situation may be.]



Another idiom similar to the above is: " Blood is thicker than water." It means that relatives are favored or chosen over outsiders.

Answer 5

Your right as to its meaning, however, it is a British phrase and not American, and I think antiquated at that.

Answer 6

Its enlish phrase prevailed on in asian countries for racial comments.

Answer 7

At least in UK English, I'd say no.



I can see what it means. but I've never heard it.

Answer 8

my sweet friend,in England we say blood is thicker than water,when we are supporting are family.