Have somebody’s blood on your hands Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Direct Responsibility Use when someone directly caused harm or death through their actions. The general who ordered the airstrike has the city's blood on his hands. Pro Tip 2/3Moral Weight Implies heavy moral guilt, used when blaming someone for a serious wrongdoing. After the scandal, the CEO has the company's blood on his hands. Pro Tip 3/3Serious Accusation Expresses a grave accusation; not used for light or accidental situations. By ignoring the warnings, he has the tourists' blood on his hands.