Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spill blood
idiom
/spɪl blʌd/
Definition
To kill or injure someone, especially in a violent way.
Examples
- During the heated argument, he said he would spill blood if necessary.
- The war had already spilled blood on both sides, and peace was desperately needed.
- The gang rivalry escalated, and soon it led to the spilling of blood in the streets.
Meaning
The phrase ‘spill blood’ refers to the act of causing harm or death to someone, often implying a serious conflict or battle.
Synonyms
- take a life
- commit murder
- shed blood
