English Expression · Intermediate
bad blood
Feelings of hostility or ill will
Pronunciation: say bad blood
Meaning
Feelings of hostility or ill will.
Example
The government at home, and the people of the colonies, are getting to have bad blood between them.
The government at home, and the people of the colonies, are getting to have bad blood between them.
Practice tips
- Practice bad blood out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.