open a vein

Examples (10)

• The philosopher Seneca opened his veins in his bath.
• In ancient rituals, some believed it was necessary to open a vein to release evil spirits.
• Desperate, he considered whether he should open a vein to end his suffering.
• The old tale spoke of a warrior who would rather open his veins than surrender.
• Modern medicine rarely requires one to literally open a vein for treatment.
• The tragic character in the play resolved to open a vein as a final act of defiance.
• Historically, bloodletting involved carefully opening a vein to balance humors.
• The poet felt as if he had to open a vein to truly express the depth of his sorrow.
• The condemned man chose to open his veins rather than face public execution.
• The ancient physician demonstrated how to precisely open a vein for therapeutic purposes.