bloody murder
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bloody murder

adverb

Definition of BLOODY MURDER

: in a loud and violent manner <ran off, screaming bloody murder>; also : in vehement protest <screaming bloody murder over the pay cut>

First Known Use of BLOODY MURDER

1833

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