spill ink
To write, especially professionally.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She spills ink every day for her local newspaper.”
“The author has spilled much ink over the years writing about the history of this small town.”
“The journalist has spilled considerable ink analyzing the political crisis, hoping to provide clarity to a confused public.”
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bleed red ink
To suffer from severe net losses.
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cry over spilt milk
To worry about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.
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get ink
To receive publicity.
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ink in
to schedule in a calendar
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red ink
Financial loss.
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spill juice
To bleed as a result of a gunshot wound or stab wound; spill blood.
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spill one's guts
To confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.
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spill one's seed
To ejaculate.
Last updated August 10, 2026