(family, idiomatic) Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.

(idiomatic) Regardless of the hardships.

Something potentially harmful or hurtful, such as criticism or insult, that nevertheless has no effect or impact on the target.

Alternative form of still waters run deep

plural of large-headed water snake

Natrix megalocephala, a species of snake in the Colubridae family

Alternative form of happy as a clam

(slang, of a person) To be crazy.

Synonym of test the waters

Synonym of test the waters