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NOT only is the human body the ultimate in creation, it is also the inspiration behind many idioms in the English language. This week, we study the idioms connected with blood. After/ out for/ want someone’s blood: want revenge; want to punish someone severely. She’s been after his blood ever since she found out that he had been two-timing her. In someone’s blood: born with a particular natural aptitude/talent or inherit it by nature. Acting was in Kareena Kapoor’s blood, so no one was surprised when she joined the film industry. In cold blood: in a calculated and deliberate way; calmly and without feeling. His conviction came as a surprise. He was such a gentle and shy person and no one thought him capable of murder in cold blood. New blood: someone new to an organisation or a job, who is expected to bring new ideas and innovations. If we want to reach the number one position in the industry, we have to get some new blood in the company. One’s blood boils; it makes one’s blood boil: one becomes very angry. It makes my blood boil to see people ill-treat their servants. One’s blood runs cold/freezes; it makes one’s blood run cold: one feels sudden distress, fear or horror. The sight of the gruesome road accident made my blood run cold. Like getting blood out of/ from a stone: something is hopeless or impossible, especially when one is trying to get something from someone who is unwilling to give it. I have been working hard at my studies, hoping to get a word of praise from my teacher, but it’s like trying to get blood out of a stone. (Reference: Cambridge
International Dictionary of Idioms) |
