bay for blood
Meaning: want somebody to be hurt or punished.
Example: She was out for revenge and was not afraid to bay for blood. Read more ➺
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in one’s blood
Meaning: a natural or inherited characteristic.
Example: Singing is in Nina's blood. Read more ➺
blood, sweat, and tears
Meaning: putting a lot of effort to get a task done.
Example: He has put in nothing but blood, sweat, and tears into this company. Read more ➺
bad blood
Meaning: to have ill feelings towards someone
Example: The villagers say the arson attack may have been the result of bad blood between the two families. Read more ➺
tasted blood
Meaning: to experience something thrilling and exciting, and want to experience it again.
Example: Once a wolf has tasted blood, it has to be put down. Read more ➺
in cold blood
Meaning: in a cruel way and without pity or other emotion
Example: One young lady was shot dead in cold blood inside the premises of the shopping complex. Read more ➺
next of kin
Meaning: close relative
Example: We cannot release the names of the soldiers killed at the battle of Normandy until we've informed their next of kin. Read more ➺
young blood
Meaning: new members that provide various new schemes and ideas for the organization
Example: The Peace corps is in need of a young blood like Adam. Read more ➺
blood is thicker than water
Meaning: family relations and bonds are closer than other relationships
Example: When you get into trouble, usually your family will be the ones to bail you out, not your friends. After all, blood is thicker than water. Read more ➺
flesh and blood
Meaning: This phrase refers to direct family members, people that share a DNA, that is, flesh and blood.
Example: Of course I care about her well-being, my sister is my flesh and blood after all. Read more ➺
