Spit venom/blood

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verb

To speak angrily or bitterly towards someone.

She was so mad at him that she started to spit venom.
Visual representation of "spit venom/blood" - To speak angrily or bitterly towards someone

Often appears as...

  • spit venom at someone
  • spit venom in anger

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Use Sparingly

The phrase is intense and could escalate conflicts if used excessively.

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I only spit venom when someone repeatedly ignores my polite requests.
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Colloquial Context

It's casual and not suitable for formal situations, such as business meetings or writing formal letters.

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It's best not to spit venom, even if you're frustrated, during a job interview.
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Emotional Impact

Implies strong emotions; often indicates the speaker is deeply hurt or offended.

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When she found out the truth, she couldn't help but spit venom.
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