bay for blood
US /beɪ fɔr blʌd/
UK /beɪ fɔr blʌd/
1.
menuntut hukuman, menginginkan balas dendam
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.
Selepas skandal itu, orang ramai mula menuntut hukuman, menuntut peletakan jawatan CEO.
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The angry mob was baying for blood, wanting immediate justice for the crime.
Orang ramai yang marah menuntut hukuman, mahukan keadilan segera untuk jenayah itu.