Idiom: Blood is worth bottling
Meaning: If an Australian says to you "Your blood is worth bottling", he/she is complimenting or praising you for doing something or being someone very special.
Country: Australian English
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Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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