his own flesh and blood

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #286 "English Slang Idioms (8)", question 1

After finding out that he had a son, Ray had to find him. He was bothered that his own flesh and ......... was out there somewhere and Ray didn't even know him.

(a) body
(b) creation
(c) bones
(d) blood

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #286 "English Slang Idioms (8)", answer 1

After finding out that he had a son, Ray had to find him. He was bothered that his own flesh and blood was out there somewhere and Ray didn't even know him.

Correct answer: (d) blood
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hi own flesh and blood 7 one's relative, one's own kin
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.