bleed white
The idiom "bleed white" is often used in informal contexts to describe the severe depletion of someone's resources, such as money or supplies.
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Definition
C1Finance
(figurative, informal)To take money from someone until they have none left.
Example
- The high legal fees bled him white, leaving him nearly bankrupt.
C1General
(figurative, informal)To cause someone severe hardship by cutting off all their supplies.
Example
- The prolonged siege bled the city white, leaving its residents desperate for food and water.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bleed white":
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