(one's) blood is up



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(one's) blood is up

One is in an angry, aggressive, or violent mood; one is looking or ready for a fight. Everyone in the office knows to avoid the boss when her blood is up.
See also: blood, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aldred['ɔ:lrid]
VioletVIE-lət, VIE-ə-lətEnglish
İRem-Turkish
Saludsah-LOODSpanish
MaralynMER-ə-lin, MAR-ə-linEnglish
BethanieBETH-ə-neeEnglish (Rare)