Phrase guide

bleed dry

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To wait until all the blood of (a slaughtered animal) has drained off.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Slaughtered livestock is usually bled dry prior to butchering.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To take all of someone's money or resources; to bleed white.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, informal, transitive

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: ausbluten lassen — to wait until all an animal's blood has drained off
  • Russian: обескро́вить (obeskróvitʹ) — to wait until all an animal's blood has drained off
  • Russian: обескро́вливать (obeskróvlivatʹ) — to wait until all an animal's blood has drained off