Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleed-white
idiom
/bliːd waɪt/
Definition
To lose all of one’s resources or energy, leaving one financially or emotionally drained.
Examples
- After working long hours without a break, I felt like my energy would bleed-white by the end of the week.
- The unexpected expenses from the home repairs bled me white, leaving me struggling to manage my finances.
Meaning
The term ‘bleed-white’ suggests a state of depletion, where an individual can feel completely drained or spent, often after extensive effort or expense.
Synonyms
- drain
- exhaust
- deplete
