bay for blood
US /beɪ fɔr blʌd/
UK /beɪ fɔr blʌd/
1.
clamar por sangue, exigir vingança
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.
Após o escândalo, o público começou a clamar por sangue, exigindo a renúncia do CEO.
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The angry mob was baying for blood, wanting immediate justice for the crime.
A multidão enfurecida estava clamando por sangue, querendo justiça imediata pelo crime.