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Idioms that use the word "Blue".
Blue
Blue in the Face
Blue Collar
Singing the Blues
Once in a Blue Moon
True Blue
Out of the Blue
Feeling Blue
Index
This expression means to feel sad or melancholic. It suggests a feeling of sadness or low spirits, often associated with a blue color symbolizing a somber or downcast mood.
Feeling Blue
This phrase is used to describe something that happens unexpectedly or without warning. It signifies that something occurs suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, just like a blue sky unexpectedly interrupted by a cloud.
Out of the Blue
This idiom refers to someone who is loyal, trustworthy, and reliable. It can also describe something genuine or authentic. For example, "You can always count on him; he's a true blue friend."
True Blue
This expression signifies something that happens very rarely or infrequently. For instance, "She visits her hometown once in a blue moon."
Once in a Blue Moon
This metaphor refers to expressing or experiencing deep sadness or sorrow. It is often associated with blues music, which is known for its themes of hardship and emotional pain. For example, "After the breakup, he spent nights singing the blues."
Singing the Blues
This term is used to describe manual laborers or people who work in industries that involve physical work. It contrasts with "white-collar" jobs that involve office work or professional services.
Blue-Collar
This idiom refers to the state of becoming exhausted, frustrated, or futile from excessive effort or argumentation. It implies that someone has spent so much time and energy in trying to convince or persuade others that their face has turned blue from the exertion.
Blue in the Face
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