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nearest and dearest
vs
one's (own) flesh and blood
nearest and dearest
noun
One's closest and most intimate family members, friends, etc.
adj
Closest, most intimate.
one's (own) flesh and blood
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nearest and dearest
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one's (own) flesh and blood
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