Many businesses complain that the new taxes are 'bleeding them dry'. [=are taking all their money]
Her professional life had begun to 'bleed' [='seep'] 'into' her personal life.
The shirt's colors might 'bleed' [='run'] if you wash it in hot water.
(..) we'll have something to eat? Look in his other pockets. Hurry, hurry! -We've got to get him out of here. -Here. If he bleeds across the yard, we can't hide it. Give me your nightgown, Melly. I'll wad it around his head. Don't be silly. I won't look at you. If I had a petticoat or pantalettes, (..)1939 Gone with the Wind