How to Pronounce "flesh and blood"
expression
FLESH-and-BLUHD
flesh-and-BLUD
Definition
This phrase is used to describe a real, living person, as opposed to an idea or image, and also refers to someone you are directly related to by blood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫɛʃ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbɫəd
British English
flˈɛʃ/ /ˈænd/ /blˈʌd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLESH-and-BLUHD
UK
flesh-and-BLUD
Listen in Context
She is my own flesh and blood.
We are all flesh and blood and need to eat to survive.
It hurts more when your own flesh and blood betrays you.
He's not just a coworker; he's my flesh and blood.