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Meaning of 'Bleed dry'

What does the saying 'Bleed dry' mean?

Idiom: Bleed dry

Meaning:

If you bleed someone dry, you extract all their available money from them.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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