first blood
noun/ˌfɜːst ˈblʌd/
/ˌfɜːrst ˈblʌd/
[uncountable]- the first point scored or advantage gained in a contest
- Rodriguez helped Albion draw first blood with his first goal for the team.
- First blood went to Gauff as she won eight straight points.
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- the first time that somebody is injured and loses blood in a contest that involves fighting
- Crespo drew first blood, cutting Green between the eyes in the second round.
- They were standing not far from where the first blood was shed in the fight for independence.
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