- lit. family members speak frankly with one another, not courteously, as if they were from two different families (idiom)
- fig. people don't need to be deferential when they ask a family member for help
- people from the same family should stick together (and good friends likewise)
Generated: This expression suggests that within a family, members are expected to communicate openly and honestly, without the need for formalities. It emphasizes closeness and familiarity.
In this family, we speak frankly with one another.
Generated: This meaning highlights the idea that asking family for assistance does not require the usual politeness or formality, as family bonds allow for more direct interaction.
I feel that asking family for help doesn't require politeness.
Generated: This meaning conveys the idea of loyalty and solidarity among family members or close friends, emphasizing the importance of supporting one another.
Family members should stick together and support each other.