feel blue

feel blue

To feel sad, somber, or glum. I have been feeling blue lately, but I think it's just because of this gloomy weather we've been having.
See also: blue, feel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

feel blue

Fig. to feel sad. You look like you feel blue. What's wrong?
See also: blue, feel
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

feel blue

Be depressed or sad, as in I was really feeling blue after she told me she was leaving. The use of blue to mean "sad" dates from the late 1300s. See also blue funk, def. 2; have the blues.
See also: blue, feel
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • out of a clear (blue) sky
  • out of the blue
  • BSOD
  • blue screen of death
  • blue-eyed
  • blue eyed
  • curse a blue streak
  • Big Blue
  • have a blue fit
  • cussed
References in periodicals archive
Renewing of the Mind WE are what we think that's true Our thoughts can make us feel blue Whatever we think that's just what we are And it can sometimes become like a war The body's regulated by our brain What we think can cause a lot of pain We need a renewing of our mind And to ourselves be a bit more kind Also to others, our sisters and brothers We need to think of the good things in life To keep our minds free from strife It's not always easy to do, but there's someone to help you, it's true!
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Flower power Impending winter weather making you feel blue? This floral coat will put a spring in your step.
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Divorce can make you feel blue. But Gwen Stefani is completely owning the colour by dying her hair electric blue - though she's sticking to her platinum roots.
DYE BYE GAV
You won't feel blue in Mango's guipure dress, PS69.99, www.mango.com Pack up your troubles in Marks & Spencer's pink mini satchel, PS10, www.marksandspencer.com We can't help thinking exercise would be a bit more bearable with these lovely lace-ups on our feet.
Bright spark; Wave goodbye to neutrals and hello to vibrant colour as spring goes well and truly neon crazy
FUEL price hikes and the congestion charge are not making London drivers feel blue enough to go green, it has been revealed.
Not blue enough to go green
There's no need to feel blue this market since there's such an abundance of the color in the showrooms.
Blue note
But continuing to feel blue or negative day after day is not normal.
An afterword to Julia's story
Like, it's totally natural to feel blue once in a while.
It's a wonderful life! Wanna make this not just a ho-hum new year but 12 magnificent months to remember? We aim to please. That's why we're giving you 20 wondrous ways to have the best year ever...
Another thing we have found is that although people with dementia--especially as they advance into the moderate stages--can't perhaps accurately answer a lot of open-ended questions, they can tell us something about their mood if we ask the question in a closed-ended way, such as, "Do you often feel blue? Yes or no?"
Fighting elder depression: a battle that can be won. (Feature Article)
"If you think it's a month to feel blue, if you talk about feeling blue, if you moan about it, then you will be blue.
A Happy New You! HOW TO FACE THE FUTURE WITH A SMILE ON YOUR LIPS
With all that success, she's clearly got nothing to feel blue about.
3am: Blu is a real booty
BIRMINGHAM City have now drawn their last four matches and, on the basis of results alone, one could feel Blues' progress has slowed to steady rather than storming.
The goals will come for Rowett's boys
I also feel Blues made a mistake getting rid of DJ Campbell and keeping Jerome.
Lack of goals the problem; Your Shout
The vast majority expect to be watching a relegation battle unfold (interestingly, 60 per cent didn't feel Blues would finish in the Championship's top two last season).
What a difference a year makes....
To keep Forssell (pictured right) you feel Blues may well need that UEFA Cup spot at the end of the season -otherwise he may seek success elsewhere.
FROGGY: FORTUNE FOR FORS