Scream bloody murder Meaning in English

expression

US

SKREEM BLUH-dee MUR-der

UK

sk-REEM bl-UDD-ee MUR-duh

Definition

To shout or protest very loudly, usually because you are angry, scared, or feel something is unfair or wrong.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, dramatic expression used for extreme reactions—either literal loud screaming or strong protest. Often used in exaggeration: someone 'screams bloody murder' even if the problem is minor. Collocations: 'He screamed bloody murder when...', 'They'll scream bloody murder if...'.

• Spanish: gritar como loco - poner el grito en el cielo
• Portuguese (BR): gritar como louco - fazer o maior escândalo
• Portuguese (PT): gritar como louco - fazer grande escândalo
• Chinese (Simplified): 嚎叫得很厉害 - 大喊大叫
• Chinese (Traditional): 大聲哭喊 - 大喊大叫
• Hindi: ज़ोर से चिल्लाना - बहुत हंगामा करना
• Arabic: يصرخ بأعلى صوته - يصرخ صراخًا شديدًا
• Bengali: জোরে চিৎকার করা - প্রবল প্রতিবাদ করা
• Russian: во весь голос кричать - устраивать шумный скандал
• Japanese: 大声で叫ぶ - 大騒ぎする
• Vietnamese: la hét om sòm - phản đối dữ dội
• Korean: 아주 크게 소리 지르다 - 강하게 항의하다
• Turkish: çığlık atmak - ortalığı ayağa kaldırmak
• Urdu: زور سے چیخنا - شدید احتجاج کرنا
• Indonesian: berteriak sekencang-kencangnya - protes keras

Example Sentences

The child screamed bloody murder when he saw the spider.

basic

If you take away his toy, he'll scream bloody murder.

basic

When they heard the bad news, they screamed bloody murder.

basic

She screamed bloody murder just because her phone died.

natural

If you try to wake him up early, he'll scream bloody murder.

natural

The neighbors screamed bloody murder over the new construction noise.

natural