A Stock Phrase meaning "to lay blame for a death (or several deaths)", with the person on whose hands the blood lies being responsible (though not necessarily guilty, depending on the circumstances) for the loss of life. The phrase is often used in statements of personal regret or accusation, and characters who are particularly plagued by remorse often try to wash away their guilt, though this usually proves to be a pointless endeavor. The visual twin to the phrase is These Hands Have Killed, and the two are frequently paired up. Examples of Blood on These Hands include: