Expertlatin
Be characteristic of a family or passed on from one generation to the next, as in That happy-go-lucky trait runs in the blood, or Big ears run in the family.
- What does it runs in the family mean?
- Is in my blood an idiom?
- Is red as blood an idiom?
- What does it mean to call for blood?
What does it runs in the family mean?
If a quality, ability, disease, etc. runs in the family, many members of the family have it: Intelligence seems to run in that family. We're all ambitious - it seems to run in the family.
Is in my blood an idiom?
COMMON If something is in your blood, it is a very important part of you and seems natural to you, for example because it is traditional in your family or culture. Trilok has music in his blood.
Is red as blood an idiom?
Extremely flushed and red, especially in the face, as from embarrassment, anger, or physical strain. My father was as red as blood by the time we reached the top of the hill. I was afraid he might have a heart attack or something! Oh, Mike definitely likes you—he turns red as blood every time you're around!
What does it mean to call for blood?
idiom. : very angry and wanting to kill someone or to cause them pain or discomfort. After being attacked, the soldiers were out for blood.
