draw blood

draw blood
draw blood
1. Lit. to hit or bite (a person or an animal) and make a wound that bleeds. •

The dog chased me and bit me hard, but it didn't draw blood.

The boxer landed just one punch and drew blood immediately.

2. Fig. to anger or insult a person. •

Sally screamed out a terrible insult at Tom. Judging by the look on his face, she really drew blood.

Tom started yelling and cursing, trying to insult Sally. He wouldn't be satisfied until he had drawn blood, too.

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{v. phr.}, {informal} To make someone feel hurt or angry. * /If you want to draw blood, ask Jim about his last money-making scheme./ * /Her sarcastic comments drew blood./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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