bay for blood
US /beɪ fɔr blʌd/
UK /beɪ fɔr blʌd/
1.
chiedere vendetta, volere sangue
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.
Dopo lo scandalo, il pubblico iniziò a chiedere vendetta, esigendo le dimissioni del CEO.
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The angry mob was baying for blood, wanting immediate justice for the crime.
La folla inferocita stava chiedendo vendetta, volendo giustizia immediata per il crimine.