new blood

Idioms and Phrases

Additional, fresh individuals regarded as an invigorating force, as in an organization. For example, The board could really use some new blood next year . This metaphoric expression, first recorded in 1853, alludes to a blood transfusion and employs new in the sense of “fresh.”

Example Sentences

He took that post despite suggesting months earlier that he was too long in the tooth and it was perhaps time for new blood.

From BBC

That was until the results of the new blood test came through and showed he might respond well to two tablets.

From BBC

“This can refresh the organization, preventing it from getting older and injecting new blood,” said Mohanad Hage Ali, deputy director for research at the Beirut-based Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center.

From Los Angeles Times

The taxi industry also struggles to attract new blood.

From BBC

The new blood test, which is based on the measurement of so-called tau and TDP-43 proteins, could provide decisive evidence for diagnosis.

From Science Daily