bad blood
The idiom "bad blood" often signifies lingering hostility or resentment resulting from past conflicts or disagreements.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Persistent feelings of hostility or resentment between individuals or groups.
Example
- There has been bad blood between the two families for decades.
- The argument left a lot of bad blood between the colleagues.
B2Conflict
(idiomatic)A long-standing feud or rivalry stemming from a past disagreement.
Example
- The bad blood between the two teams is evident during every match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bad blood":
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