(one's) lips turn blue

(one's) lips turn blue

One's lips have a bluish tinge, as when one is very cold or has poor circulation. Sarah is shivering and her lips are turning blue—get her out of the pool! I knew it was time to get a doctor when Martin's lips turned blue.
See also: blue, lip, turn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • lick/smack your lips
  • smack (one's) lips
  • lock lips
  • lock lips (with someone)
  • fish-kiss
  • maw
  • mee-maw
  • lick (one's) lips
  • lick lips
  • lick your lips