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This was our lifeblood

🇬🇧 UK //ˈlaɪf.blʌd// 🇺🇸 US //ˈlaɪf.blʌd//

Meaning of This was our lifeblood

The essential element or resource for survival or vitality.

In simple words: Something very important for survival or success.

This was our lifeblood in a sentence

• For the small business, customer loyalty was its lifeblood.
• Education and training are the lifeblood of a successful career.
• The community's spirit was the lifeblood that kept it united.
• During the crisis, funding became their lifeblood.

How to use This was our lifeblood

Commonly used in discussions about essential resources or elements in business, relationships, or health. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a heart pumping vital liquids - that's your 'lifeblood'.

Related words

Collocations with This was our lifeblood

• lifeblood of society
• lifeblood of the economy
• lifeblood of our organization

Synonyms for This was our lifeblood

• essential
• nourishment
• vital resource
• crucial element
• main support

Common mistakes with This was our lifeblood

• Confused with 'life blood' as two separate words.
• Used incorrectly in contexts where a less serious term is needed.
• Overused in casual situations where simpler expressions would suffice.

Frequently asked questions about "This was our lifeblood"

What does "This was our lifeblood" mean?

Something very important for survival or success.

What is the definition of "This was our lifeblood"?

The essential element or resource for survival or vitality.

How do you use "This was our lifeblood" in a sentence?

For the small business, customer loyalty was its lifeblood.

Can you give another example of "This was our lifeblood"?

Education and training are the lifeblood of a successful career.

What are synonyms for "This was our lifeblood"?

Common alternatives include essential, nourishment, vital resource, crucial element, main support.

What words go with "This was our lifeblood"?

It commonly pairs with lifeblood of society, lifeblood of the economy, lifeblood of our organization.

What are common mistakes when using "This was our lifeblood"?

Confused with 'life blood' as two separate words. Used incorrectly in contexts where a less serious term is needed. Overused in casual situations where simpler expressions would suffice.

How do you pronounce "This was our lifeblood"?

US: //ˈlaɪf.blʌd//, UK: //ˈlaɪf.blʌd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "This was our lifeblood"?

Commonly used in discussions about essential resources or elements in business, relationships, or health. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts.