bay for blood

Related to word: bay

Idiom

Definition

  1. To demand that someone be hurt or punished, often in a loud and aggressive manner.

    喊着要亲手报仇,喊着要制裁谴责。

    • After the scandal broke, the public was baying for blood from the officials involved.

      丑闻曝光后,公众强烈要求惩处相关官员。

    • The media, in its coverage of the case, seemed to be baying for blood against the suspect.

      媒体在报道此案时,似乎强烈要求对嫌疑人进行惩罚。

    • The fans were baying for blood against the coach after losing the game.

      比赛失利后,球迷们强烈要求对教练进行惩罚。