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have someone's blood on one's head

idiom
Meaning

To be responsible for someone's death, pain, or misfortune.


Examples
SIMPLE

If you ignore the safety rules, you will have his blood on your head.

CONTEXTUAL

The captain knew the ship was unsafe, but he sailed anyway and now has the crew's blood on his head.

COMPLEX

By recklessly disregarding the warnings of his advisors, the king ultimately had the blood of thousands on his head.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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