The phrase "few bruises" means having only a small number of physical injuries or marks left on the body from a bump or hit.
Sentences with «few bruises»
So there will be a fair few bruised egos in that dressing room before Saturday's hugely significant fixture with struggling Wolves, significant for the simple fact Man City go to Chelsea on the Monday, meaning there's every chance of the trailing pack − United especially − reducing the arrears on the long - time leaders. (football-bookmakers.com)