Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in one's blood
idiom
ɪn wʌnz blʌd
Definition
A phrase indicating that something is an innate characteristic or a natural instinct of a person.
Examples
- She has a passion for music; it’s in her blood.
- Sports are in his blood; his family has been athletes for generations.
- Being an artist is in her blood; her mother was a painter.
Meaning
When we say something is ‘in one’s blood’, we mean that it is a fundamental part of who someone is; they have a natural talent or inclination for it, often inherited from family.
Synonyms
- Innate
- Instinctive
- Natural
- Inherited
