Collocation
real-life venom
Real-life venom refers to venom produced and used by actual animals in nature, not fictional or exaggerated versions.
Meanings
Venom from actual animals in nature, as studied in science or encountered outside fiction.
The medically relevant venom involved in real bites or stings and their effects on humans or animals.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use real-life venom when they mean poison; venom is injected by a bite or sting, while poison is harmful when swallowed or touched.
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