Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give someone a bloody nose
idiom
/ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ə ˈblʌdi noʊz/
Definition
To hit someone in the face, causing a bloody nose; to physically injure someone.
Examples
- After the argument, he was so angry that he wanted to give him a bloody nose.
- The team’s unexpected victory gave their rivals a bloody nose.
Meaning
This phrase often implies not just literally hitting someone, but also can be used figuratively to mean to defeat or embarrass someone in a competition or argument.
Synonyms
- Beat up
- Physically attack
- Defeat decisively
