draw blood

phrase

1

: to take blood from a person's body for medical reasons

We need to draw some blood to test you for the virus.

2

: to cause blood to flow from a person's body

The punch to the nose drew blood.

—sometimes used figuratively to suggest intensity or aggressiveness

Some politicians view debates as chances to draw blood from their opponents.

Examples of draw blood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Doctors will elevate the wounded area and draw blood for tests. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for draw blood

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