Flesh And Blood

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Pronunciation: /flɛʃ ənd blʌd/

Definitions of flesh and blood

noun refers to the physical body of a person or animal, often used to emphasize the humanity or physicality of someone

Example Sentences

A1 My family is my flesh and blood.

A2 She is my flesh and blood, I will always support her.

B1 Despite their differences, they are still flesh and blood.

B2 He would do anything for his flesh and blood.

C1 The bond between them is undeniable, they are true flesh and blood.

C2 In times of need, it's important to rely on your flesh and blood for support.

conjunction connects the two nouns 'flesh' and 'blood' to show they are related or connected in some way

Example Sentences

A1 My family is made up of my flesh and blood.

A2 She is my flesh and blood, so I will always support her.

B1 Even though we argue sometimes, he is still my flesh and blood.

B2 Despite our differences, we are connected by our shared flesh and blood.

C1 The bond between us goes beyond mere flesh and blood.

C2 Our shared experiences have made us more than just flesh and blood.

Examples of flesh and blood in a Sentence

formal It is important to remember that we are all flesh and blood, with the same needs and desires.

informal Hey, don't forget that he's my flesh and blood, so be nice to him.

slang I may be tough on the outside, but I'm still your flesh and blood, so show me some love.

figurative The company is like a family, with all of us being flesh and blood working towards a common goal.

Grammatical Forms of flesh and blood

past tense

fleshed and blooded

plural

fleshes and bloods

comparative

more flesh and blood

superlative

most flesh and blood

present tense

fleshes and bloods

future tense

will flesh and blood

perfect tense

have fleshed and blooded

continuous tense

fleshing and blooding

singular

flesh and blood

positive degree

flesh and blood

infinitive

to flesh and blood

gerund

fleshing and blooding

participle

fleshed and blooded

Origin and Evolution of flesh and blood

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'flesh and blood' originates from ancient religious texts, where it was used to refer to human beings as physical beings with emotions and vulnerabilities.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'flesh and blood' has evolved to represent the essence of humanity, including its physical and emotional aspects. It is commonly used to emphasize the humanity or kinship of a person.