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smell blood
Fig. to be ready for a fight; to be ready to attack; to be ready to act. (Like sharks, which are sent into a frenzy by the smell of blood.) Lefty was surrounded, and you could tell that the guys from the other gang smelled blood. The lawyer heard the crash and came running—smelling blood and bucks. smell/taste blood to recognise an opportunity to be more successful, especially by taking advantage or someone who is in a difficult situation Environmental groups smell blood, and are increasing their campaign against the airport. See be baying for blood, draw blood, scent blood, spit blood, sweat bloodWant to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With the Old Firm struggling for consistency Ruddy swears the chasing pack can smell blood. This is the reason why sharks can easily smell blood mixed in sea water. I think it could smell blood and thought I was dead. |
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