Learning English Vocabulary English in a Minute: Phrases with blue
Jul 23, 2025
Discover fascinating expressions tied to the color blue! Dive into idioms like 'got the blues' to express sadness and 'screaming until they're blue in the face' to convey frustration. Learn about the rarity of events with 'once in a blue moon.' Each phrase is explained with clear meanings and practical applications, encouraging you to enrich your conversations with these colorful expressions!
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Blue: Sadness and Futile Anger
- "Got the blues" means feeling sad, a common emotional state everyone experiences sometimes.
- "Screaming until blue in the face" describes futile anger, showing frustration without effect.
Blue Moon Means Rarity
- A "blue moon" refers to something very rare or almost never happening.
- We use this phrase to describe events that seldom occur in life.