bay for blood
US /beɪ fɔr blʌd/
UK /beɪ fɔr blʌd/
1.
pedir sangre, exigir venganza
to demand that someone be punished or hurt, often in an angry or vengeful way
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After the scandal, the public began to bay for blood, demanding the CEO's resignation.
Después del escándalo, el público comenzó a pedir sangre, exigiendo la renuncia del CEO.
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The angry mob was baying for blood, wanting immediate justice for the crime.
La multitud enfurecida estaba pidiendo sangre, queriendo justicia inmediata por el crimen.