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blood in the water

Alternative spelling of Blood in the Water.

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  • Referring to the emergence of predators such as sharks when blood is spilled in the water.
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Additional definitions for 'blood in the water':

blood in the waterIn a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, and/or enhanced expectation of victory by the other(s).
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