blood in the water

Noun

Meaning

blood in the water (uncountable)

(idiomatic) In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, and/or enhanced expectation of victory by the other(s).

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Examples

You don't have to be a political genius to sniff the smell of blood in the water. Rich Galen

The Blood in the Water match has since been the subject of several documentaries and films. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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