How to Pronounce "your blood is up"
expression
YOR / YUR BLUD IZ UP
YAW BLUD IZ UP
Definition
If your blood is up, you are feeling very angry, excited, or ready to fight. It means strong emotions are driving you, usually in a heated or tense situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɫəd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
British English
jˈɔː/ /blˈʌd/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR / YUR BLUD IZ UP
UK
YAW BLUD IZ UP
Listen in Context
When your blood is up, it's hard to think clearly.
Don't say anything while your blood is up.
Your blood is up before a big game, isn't it?
I could see his blood was up after that insult.