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UK//hiz bled draɪ//US//hiz bled draɪ//

Meaning of He's bled dry

To exhaust someone's financial resources completely.

In simple words: He has used all his money.

He's bled dry in a sentence

  • After helping his friends with loans, he's really bled dry.
  • The casino bled him dry within a few hours.
  • If you keep borrowing money, you'll end up bled dry.
  • They bled him dry with expenses he didn't expect.
  • Be careful not to bled dry your savings on unnecessary things.

How to use He's bled dry

Commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who has lost all financial resources, often due to others borrowing or a demanding situation.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone with an empty wallet after lending money, like a sponge squeezed dry.

Related words

Collocations with He's bled dry

  • bled dry someone
  • broke and bled dry
  • bled dry of funds

Synonyms for He's bled dry

  • financially depleted
  • used up
  • bankrupt

Common mistakes with He's bled dry

  • Confused with 'bled' as in physical bleeding.
  • Used too formally in professional settings.
  • Misunderstood as a literal meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about He's bled dry

What does He's bled dry mean?

He has used all his money.

What is the definition of He's bled dry?

To exhaust someone's financial resources completely.

How do you use He's bled dry in a sentence?

After helping his friends with loans, he's really bled dry.

Can you give another example of He's bled dry?

The casino bled him dry within a few hours.

What are synonyms for He's bled dry?

Common alternatives include financially depleted, used up, bankrupt.

What words go with He's bled dry?

It commonly pairs with bled dry someone, broke and bled dry, bled dry of funds.

What are common mistakes when using He's bled dry?

Confused with 'bled' as in physical bleeding. Used too formally in professional settings. Misunderstood as a literal meaning.

How do you pronounce He's bled dry?

US: //hiz bled draɪ//, UK: //hiz bled draɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is He's bled dry formal or informal?

"He's bled dry" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use He's bled dry?

Commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who has lost all financial resources, often due to others borrowing or a demanding situation.