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Idiom idiom

young blood


Young or youthful people, especially as a source of revitalizing force (in a team, organization, etc.).

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“The team needs some young blood to help us win.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The company hired several recent graduates to bring in some young blood and new ideas.”

COMPLEX

“The aging board of directors realized that the organization required an infusion of young blood to remain relevant in a rapidly changing market.”


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blood and guts

    Gore; gruesome images.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    blood is thicker than water

    Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.

  4. 04

    blood, sweat and tears

    A person's determination and hard work.

  5. 05

    bright young thing

    One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.

  6. 06

    get blood out of a stone

    To do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.

  7. 07

    have blood on one's hands

    To be responsible for a violent act.

  8. 08

    have someone's blood on one's head

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

Last updated August 10, 2026