In the blood Meaning in English
expression
IN-thuh-BLUHD
in-thuh-BLUD
Definition
If something is "in the blood," it means a quality, talent, or characteristic is an innate part of someone, as if they were born with it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used positively to describe abilities or qualities inherited from family or cultural background, e.g., 'Music is in the blood.' Informal, common in conversation. Not used for learned behaviors, but for things felt to be natural.
Spanish: en la sangre (natural, innato)Portuguese (BR): no sangue (natural, inato)Portuguese (PT): no sangue (natural, inato)Chinese (Simplified): 与生俱来 - 天生的（字面：在血液里）Chinese (Traditional): 與生俱來 - 天生的（字面：在血液裡）Hindi: खून में (स्वाभाविक, पैदायशी)Arabic: في الدم (غريزي، فطري)Bengali: রক্তে - স্বভাবগতভাবেRussian: в кровиJapanese: 血に受け継がれている - 生まれつきVietnamese: ăn vào máu - bẩm sinhKorean: 피에 배어 있다 - 타고나다Turkish: kanında varUrdu: خون میں ہےIndonesian: sudah mendarah daging - bawaan lahir
Example Sentences
Music is in the blood in their family.
basic
Being a teacher is in the blood for her.
basic
His love of soccer is in the blood.
basic
"You dance so well!" "Thanks, I guess it's in the blood."
natural
Being brave is in the blood of their people.
natural
You can't teach that kind of talent—it has to be in the blood.
natural