idioms using “blood”

New blood

New, fresh talent

“We need some new blood in the band; we haven’t had a hit song in five years.“

Blood is thicker than water

Loyalty to family is stronger than loyalty to friends

“The company owner promoted his son instead of his best employee; it just shows that blood is thicker than water.“

Blood, sweat, and tears

Difficult, involving a lot of effort

“We spent blood, sweat, and tears building this company; it’s not for sale at any price.“

In one’s blood

Natural or easy for someone to do

“She has only been riding horses for six months but it’s clearly in her blood.“

Make one’s blood boil

To make one extremely angry

“The way that coach screams at the children makes my blood boil.“