Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bleed someone or something dry

idiomatic expression

/bliːd ˈsʌmwʌn ɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ draɪ/

Definition

To completely exhaust someone or something of resources, energy, or life.

Examples

After investing all her savings into the failing business, she felt like it had bled her dry.
The relentless work demands without any breaks can bleed an employee dry.

Meaning

This phrase typically indicates that someone is being drained of their money, energy, or other valuable resources, often in a manner that leaves them with nothing left.