Be after/out for somebody’s blood Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Anger Intensity Implies extreme anger, not mild irritation. It suggests someone wants serious consequences. After the scandal, the board was out for the CEO's blood. Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal It's not about actual blood; it's a metaphor for seeking punishment or justice. The fans were after the referee's blood after the unfair game. Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage Common in informal speech among friends or in movies, not in formal or professional settings. When Joe crashed the car, his dad was after his blood.