How to Pronounce "smell blood"
expression
SMEL BLUHD
sm-ELL BLUHD
Definition
To notice that someone is weak or in trouble, and to prepare to take advantage or attack. Often used to describe a situation where opponents or rivals get more aggressive because they believe they can win.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɛɫ/ /ˈbɫəd
British English
smˈɛl/ /blˈʌd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMEL BLUHD
UK
sm-ELL BLUHD
Listen in Context
When the team started losing, the other players smelled blood.
The press smelled blood after the politician made a mistake.
Investors smelled blood and started selling shares quickly.
As soon as they smelled blood, the competitors pushed even harder for the contract.