“Bad blood”

Definition

Anger or dislike between people because of past problems.

Examples

Examples

“There is bad blood between the two teams.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Bad blood" mean?
"Bad blood" means anger or dislike between people because of past problems..
How do you use "Bad blood" in a sentence?
Example: "There is bad blood between the two teams."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Bad blood"?
Вражда или напряжение между людьми из-за прошлых проблем. / Թշնամանք կամ լարվածություն մարդկանց միջև անցյալի խնդիրների պատճառով։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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