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UKrich for one's blood
/ɹˈɪtʃ fɔː wˈɒnz blˈʌd/
/ɹˈɪtʃ fɔːɹ wˈʌnz blˈʌd/rich for one's blood
[PHRASE]
What is the origin of the idiom "rich for one's blood" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "rich for one's blood" is not entirely clear, but it likely originated in the United States in the early 20th century. This phrase is used to describe something that is too much or too intense for a person's taste, preference, or capacity to handle.
Examples
1. The complex investment scheme seemed too rich for their blood, so they opted for a safer option.
2. Currently you could get yourself crypreserved immediately after death for the low price of $200,000 - or if that is a little rich for your blood - just the head for $80,000 in hopes that one day science will be able to revive you.
3. Too rich for my blood, pass.
4. A retail price of 129 is a bit too rich for my blood.
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