Meaning of 'Yell bloody murder'
What does the saying 'Yell bloody murder' mean?
Idiom: Yell bloody murder
Meaning:
If someone yells bloody murder, they protest angrily and loudly, or scream in fear.
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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