bruise

bruise (one's) ego

To wound one's pride. I just worry that if she finds out she didn't get that promotion, it will really bruise her ego. Yeah, getting rejected by that beautiful woman bruised my ego a bit, but I'm no worse for wear. Let's order another round, fellas!

bruise up

1. To cause someone or something (such as a piece of fruit) to become covered in bruises. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bruise" and "up." Don't just shove the bananas into the grocery bag like that. You'll bruise them up! A: "I heard you had an accident on the way to work! Are you OK?" B: "I got bruised up a bit, but I'm fine."

2. To become bruised. My arm bruised up on the spot where the nurse had given me the injection.

3. To have a tendency to become bruised very easily. I bruise up like crazy whenever I roughhouse or play full-contact sports.

4. To negatively affect someone at an emotional or psychological level, especially their ego or pride. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bruise" and "up." It bruised my ego up a bit to admit that I had been wrong.

bruised and battered

Injured and/or thoroughly worn down, as from an assault or an exhausting, physically trying experience. He drank too much at the bar, got into a fight, and showed up at our door all bruised and battered. The home team, though bruised and battered, emerged victorious from the tough match.

cruising for a bruising

slang Acting in a way that is likely to result in punishment or harm. Often shortened colloquially as "cruisin' for a bruisin'." Oh, you're cruising for a bruising if you keep talking to me like that! Did you hear the way he insulted the boss during our meeting? He's really cruisin' for a bruisin'.

See also: bruise, cruise

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cruising for a bruising

and cruisin' for a bruisin'

Sl. asking for trouble. You are cruising for a bruising, you know that? Who's cruisin' for a bruisin'?

See also: bruise, cruise

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

cruising for a bruising

heading or looking for trouble. informal, chiefly North American

1998 Times The problem…is the unrealistic value of the Hong Kong dollar…it has been cruising for a bruising for most of last year.

See also: bruise, cruise

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

bruised

(bruzd)

mod. alcohol intoxicated. I am bruised. My head hurts, and my gut feels yucky.

cruising for a bruising

and cruisin’ for a bruisin’

in. asking for trouble. You are cruising for a bruising, you know that?

See also: bruise, cruise

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

a change of heart
appear to
a hidden agenda
(one's) game
a mystery to (one)
be in low spirits
a turn of phrase
able to do
able to do it
a shoulder to cry on

References in periodicals archive

Photos taken on June 29 atChester, the day of the examination and a day after his transfer from Springview, showed bruises to Mr Boyd's hips and arms.

Wife of man with dementia in fight for answers over injuries he 'suffered in hospital'; Annette Boyd, 59, believes her husband suffered severe bruising at Wirral mental hospital - claims they strongly deny

As the bruise heals, your body absorbs that leaked blood.

Why we bruise, how to stop you getting one and how to get rid of them; If you bruise like a peach, these tips may be for you

As well as just eating fruit, you can also get creams and gels which you can apply directly to the bruise.

How to get rid of bruises fast - best tips and tricks to help make them go away sooner; Bruises normally disappear in a couple of weeks, but there are a few things you can do to speed the process up

| What Scully-Hicks claimed: He denied that Elsie had suffered a second bruise until he was shown footage from a video he sent to Craig Scully-Hicks at 5.41pm on January 18, during his evidence.

ELSIE'S CATALOGUE OF INJURIES..

population of mature adults who bruise more easily as they age due to thinning skin and who would prefer a lowrisk, natural treatment that won't produce an adverse reaction with other medications or supplements they might be taking.

Boiron brings bruise relief to Arnicare line

No other bruises were identified elsewhere on her body, and results from blood tests and medical photography suggested no underlying medical complications that could have been the cause.

Mum left upset over hospital's verdict on bruising

The bruise may bear the pattern of a headlight rim, grill, bumper or the thread mark of a tyre.

Patterned bruising caused by an automobile tyre: an accurate guide to the mechanism of injury

Inspectors reported: "We saw a number of body maps in the accident and incident folders which showed a number of people had recent unexplained bruises.

Coventry care home placed in special measures

She had a large bruise on her left cheek, and faded bruises on her forehead and below the eye.

Mum spared jail over child cruelty charge

Colour observations used to estimate the age of bruises Observable colour of the bruise Estimated age of the bruise in hours Red and haemorrhagic (bright-red) 0 to 10 h old Dark- red colour Approximately 24 h old Watery consistency 24 to 38 h Rusty orange colour, +72 h (3 days old) soapy to touch, clear yellow mucus Gracey et al.

Bruising in slaughter cattle and its relationship with creatine kinase levels and beef quality as affected by animal related factors

If you suddenly get a lot of bruises or start to bruise for no reason, see your GP.

doctor

REARLY HURTS: Bruise on bot SWOLLEN: Madge's injured lip and knee

MADONN-ARGH! Madge injured in rehearsals for video shoot

SAN FRANCISCO -- The color of a bruise indicates its age.

Mythbusting helps identify child abuse victims

In this study, geometrical properties such as linear dimensions, sphericity, mass of fruit, projected area, surface area, true density, volume, hydrodynamic properties in water namely terminal velocity, drag force and buoyant force and bruising characteristics like as bruise area and bruise volume of two varieties of table olive fruit were determined.

Engineering Properties and Susceptibility to Bruising Damage of Table Olive (Olea europaea) Fruit

Q I find that I bruise more easily than when I was younger.

Ask the doctor

词组	bruise
释义	bruise bruise (one's) ego To wound one's pride. I just worry that if she finds out she didn't get that promotion, it will really bruise her ego. Yeah, getting rejected by that beautiful woman bruised my ego a bit, but I'm no worse for wear. Let's order another round, fellas! See also: bruise, ego bruise up 1. To cause someone or something (such as a piece of fruit) to become covered in bruises. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bruise" and "up." Don't just shove the bananas into the grocery bag like that. You'll bruise them up! A: "I heard you had an accident on the way to work! Are you OK?" B: "I got bruised up a bit, but I'm fine." 2. To become bruised. My arm bruised up on the spot where the nurse had given me the injection. 3. To have a tendency to become bruised very easily. I bruise up like crazy whenever I roughhouse or play full-contact sports. 4. To negatively affect someone at an emotional or psychological level, especially their ego or pride. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bruise" and "up." It bruised my ego up a bit to admit that I had been wrong. See also: bruise, up bruised and battered Injured and/or thoroughly worn down, as from an assault or an exhausting, physically trying experience. He drank too much at the bar, got into a fight, and showed up at our door all bruised and battered. The home team, though bruised and battered, emerged victorious from the tough match. See also: and, batter, bruise cruising for a bruising slang Acting in a way that is likely to result in punishment or harm. Often shortened colloquially as "cruisin' for a bruisin'." Oh, you're cruising for a bruising if you keep talking to me like that! Did you hear the way he insulted the boss during our meeting? He's really cruisin' for a bruisin'. See also: bruise, cruise Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cruising for a bruising and cruisin' for a bruisin' Sl. asking for trouble. You are cruising for a bruising, you know that? Who's cruisin' for a bruisin'? See also: bruise, cruise McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. cruising for a bruising heading or looking for trouble. informal, chiefly North American 1998 Times The problem…is the unrealistic value of the Hong Kong dollar…it has been cruising for a bruising for most of last year. See also: bruise, cruise Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary bruised (bruzd) mod. alcohol intoxicated. I am bruised. My head hurts, and my gut feels yucky. See also: bruise cruising for a bruising and cruisin’ for a bruisin’ in. asking for trouble. You are cruising for a bruising, you know that? See also: bruise, cruise McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: a change of heart appear to a hidden agenda (one's) game a mystery to (one) be in low spirits a turn of phrase able to do able to do it a shoulder to cry on References in periodicals archive Photos taken on June 29 atChester, the day of the examination and a day after his transfer from Springview, showed bruises to Mr Boyd's hips and arms. Wife of man with dementia in fight for answers over injuries he 'suffered in hospital'; Annette Boyd, 59, believes her husband suffered severe bruising at Wirral mental hospital - claims they strongly deny As the bruise heals, your body absorbs that leaked blood. Why we bruise, how to stop you getting one and how to get rid of them; If you bruise like a peach, these tips may be for you As well as just eating fruit, you can also get creams and gels which you can apply directly to the bruise. How to get rid of bruises fast - best tips and tricks to help make them go away sooner; Bruises normally disappear in a couple of weeks, but there are a few things you can do to speed the process up \| What Scully-Hicks claimed: He denied that Elsie had suffered a second bruise until he was shown footage from a video he sent to Craig Scully-Hicks at 5.41pm on January 18, during his evidence. ELSIE'S CATALOGUE OF INJURIES.. population of mature adults who bruise more easily as they age due to thinning skin and who would prefer a lowrisk, natural treatment that won't produce an adverse reaction with other medications or supplements they might be taking. Boiron brings bruise relief to Arnicare line No other bruises were identified elsewhere on her body, and results from blood tests and medical photography suggested no underlying medical complications that could have been the cause. Mum left upset over hospital's verdict on bruising The bruise may bear the pattern of a headlight rim, grill, bumper or the thread mark of a tyre. Patterned bruising caused by an automobile tyre: an accurate guide to the mechanism of injury Inspectors reported: "We saw a number of body maps in the accident and incident folders which showed a number of people had recent unexplained bruises. Coventry care home placed in special measures She had a large bruise on her left cheek, and faded bruises on her forehead and below the eye. Mum spared jail over child cruelty charge Colour observations used to estimate the age of bruises Observable colour of the bruise Estimated age of the bruise in hours Red and haemorrhagic (bright-red) 0 to 10 h old Dark- red colour Approximately 24 h old Watery consistency 24 to 38 h Rusty orange colour, +72 h (3 days old) soapy to touch, clear yellow mucus Gracey et al. Bruising in slaughter cattle and its relationship with creatine kinase levels and beef quality as affected by animal related factors If you suddenly get a lot of bruises or start to bruise for no reason, see your GP. doctor REARLY HURTS: Bruise on bot SWOLLEN: Madge's injured lip and knee MADONN-ARGH! Madge injured in rehearsals for video shoot SAN FRANCISCO -- The color of a bruise indicates its age. Mythbusting helps identify child abuse victims In this study, geometrical properties such as linear dimensions, sphericity, mass of fruit, projected area, surface area, true density, volume, hydrodynamic properties in water namely terminal velocity, drag force and buoyant force and bruising characteristics like as bruise area and bruise volume of two varieties of table olive fruit were determined. Engineering Properties and Susceptibility to Bruising Damage of Table Olive (Olea europaea) Fruit Q I find that I bruise more easily than when I was younger. Ask the doctor
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