first blood

noun

1. the first killing or wounding in a fight or war

2. the first damage or reverse inflicted on an opponent in a conflict

Example Sentences

“They drew first blood,” he later added of Republicans.

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First blood went to the Reds, a bust through the Lions midfield by Paisami giving them field position, some heavy carries taking them deeper still.

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However, all of those series started in Edmonton; this time the Kings drew first blood at home, where they won a franchise-record 31 times during the regular season.

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Kotcheff found huge success in Hollywood with 1982’s “First Blood,” which introduced the traumatized Vietnam veteran John Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone.

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Reviewing “First Blood,” Times critic Sheila Benson wrote, “This violent and disturbing film is exceptionally well made.”

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