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blood on the carpet
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conflict between the people of an organization or company that leads to unpleasant situations
Disapproving
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "blood on the carpet" is unclear, but it likely comes from the idea of a violent confrontation or conflict, where blood is spilled on the carpet. This phrase is typically used to describe a situation where there is a serious problem or conflict that needs to be addressed or resolved.
Examples
By the time they realized there was blood on the carpet, it was already too late to prevent the damage.
If they do n't address the problem soon, there will be blood on the carpet and it will be much harder to resolve.
