English Explanatory Dictionary

draw blood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wound one's opponent in such a way that they bleed.
  2. To have an injurious effect; to strike home, as a barb or insult.

Word forms

draw blood draws blood drawing blood drew blood drawn blood

Etymology

From Middle English drawe blood.

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