Phrases with «first blood»

The phrase "first blood" means being the first one to get injured or hurt in a fight or competition. Full definition

Without drawing first blood there's no guarantee those games could've played out the way they did. (justarsenal.com)
As far as action films are concerned, First Blood Part II delivers everything you'd expect and more. (rottentomatoes.com)
«We looked at that very first blood sample obtained within 24 hours of an injury,» he says. (sciencedaily.com)
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