Pronunciation: /ɪn ðə blʌd/
noun a fluid consisting of plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets that is circulated by the heart through the vertebrate vascular system, carrying oxygen and nutrients to and waste materials away from all body tissues
A1 Having good manners is in the blood of the Smith family.
A2 The love for music seems to be in the blood of the Jones siblings.
B1 Entrepreneurship runs in the blood of the Johnsons, as both parents own successful businesses.
B2 The talent for painting is definitely in the blood of the artist's family, as her ancestors were renowned painters.
C1 Leadership qualities seem to be in the blood of the royal family, as generations of rulers have shown exceptional leadership skills.
C2 The passion for exploration and discovery runs deep in the blood of the renowned explorer's descendants.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 Eating spicy food is in the blood of my family.
A2 Being punctual is in the blood of Germans.
B1 Entrepreneurship seems to be in the blood of many successful individuals.
B2 The love for adventure sports is in the blood of thrill-seekers.
C1 The passion for music composition runs deep in the blood of the renowned composer.
C2 The spirit of leadership and innovation is in the blood of the company's founder.
formal The doctor explained that certain genetic conditions are passed down in the blood.
informal I guess being good at sports just runs in the blood in our family.
slang Being a mechanic is in the blood for him - he's been fixing cars since he was a kid.
figurative Her love for music is truly in the blood, as she comes from a long line of musicians.
in the blooded
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