Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleed-someone-dry
idiom
/bliːd ˈsʌmˌwʌn draɪ/
Definition
To take away all of someone’s money, resources, or energy, often in a gradual manner.
Examples
- After years of excessive fees and taxes, the company’s expenses began to bleed them dry.
- The relentless demands of his job were starting to bleed him dry, leaving him exhausted.
- The ongoing legal battles threatened to bleed her savings dry.
Meaning
The phrase ‘bleed-someone-dry’ indicates a situation in which someone is depleted of their assets or vitality over time. It suggests a slow, draining process that leaves the person with little or nothing left.
Synonyms
- drain
- deplete
- exhaust
- sap
