How to Pronounce "out for blood"
expression
OWT-fer-BLUHD
OWT-faw-BLUHD
Definition
If someone is "out for blood," they are extremely angry and determined to get revenge or cause harm, especially after feeling wronged.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈbɫəd
British English
ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː/ /blˈʌd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-fer-BLUHD
UK
OWT-faw-BLUHD
Listen in Context
After the argument, she was out for blood.
The losing team was out for blood in the rematch.
Don’t talk to him right now—he’s out for blood.
The critics went out for blood after the movie flopped.