Choose the correct meaning of the given proverb-
Blood is thicker than water.

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Blood cannot be replaced by water.

The consistency of blood is very thick in comparison to that of water.

Blood has more value than water.

Family bonds are closer to that of an outsider.

answer is D.

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Concept: A phrase or expression is considered to be an idiom if it usually has a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to it. However, some phrases retain their literal meaning while developing into figurative idioms. An idiom's figurative meaning differs from its literal meaning and is classified as formulaic language.
Option' 1'- Blood can not be replaced by water. This can not be the correct answer as this is kindly
including a nonfictional meaning to the given adage.
Option' 2'- The thickness of blood is veritably thick in comparison to that of water. This option is also wrong as this is straight down giving the nonfictional meaning of the given adage.
Option' 3'- Blood has further value than water. This is also an incorrect option as it has no affiliated meaning to that of the given expression.
Option' 4'- Family bonds are near to that of a stranger. This is the correct option as it conveys the exact meaning which the given adage is also trying to convey.
As we've examined all the given options, we can fluently find out the correct answer. Then, the correct meaning of the adage" Blood is thicker than water" is" family bonds are near to that of a stranger.
Hence, option 4 is correct.

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