How to Pronounce "blood in the water"
expression
BLUD in thuh WAW-ter
BLUD in thuh WAW-tuh
Definition
This expression means that someone senses weakness or trouble, especially in an opponent, and takes the opportunity to attack or compete more aggressively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫəd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
blˈʌd/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLUD in thuh WAW-ter
UK
BLUD in thuh WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
When the team started losing, the other players sensed blood in the water.
Investors saw blood in the water and started selling their shares quickly.
Politicians often look for blood in the water during debates.
Once she made a mistake, the media smelled blood in the water and went after her.