The soldiers shed blood to protect their home.
shed blood
idiomTo kill or wound, or be wounded or killed, in violence.
The history of the region is tragic because so many people shed blood during the long civil war.
Throughout the centuries, countless generations have shed blood on these fields in a desperate struggle to defend their sovereignty.
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blood and guts
Gore; gruesome images.
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blood in the water
In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, or enhanced expectation of victory by the others.
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blood is thicker than water
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.
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blood, sweat and tears
A person's determination and hard work.
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get blood out of a stone
To do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.
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have blood on one's hands
To be responsible for a violent act.
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have someone's blood on one's head
To be responsible for someone's death, pain, or misfortune.
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make someone's blood boil
To cause a person to feel angry or very annoyed, especially in situation in which one cannot fully display that feeling to others.