Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in someone's blood

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.25 in modern English

Syllables: in- -some-one's blood
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

As an inborn trait, especially one that one shares with other members of their family.

Example Sentences

"Music is in my blood."
"to run in someone's blood"

Phrases

run in the family

Frequently Paired Words

run in the family

Questions

What does in someone's blood mean?: As an inborn trait, especially one that one shares with other members of their family.

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