new blood

Idioms

Additional, fresh individuals regarded as an invigorating force, as in an organization. For example, The board could really use some new blood next year. This metaphoric expression, first recorded in 1853, alludes to a blood transfusion and employs new in the sense of “fresh.”

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Her sales with the Selena St. Cloud novels are waning a little bit and new blood comes in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Nancy needs new blood, but he doesn't need to perform the major surgery that Postecoglou needed to perform.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

One niche that plays a central role in creating new blood cells lies near the bone surface and is linked to blood cancer's ability to resist treatment.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

Phrases came quickly: the importance of cultural diversity; new blood; the goal of racial integration.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023