| 词组 | blue in the face |
| 释义 | blue in the face Theme: EXHAUSTION mod. pale from exhaustion or exertion.I laughed until I was blue in the face.She worked hard enough to be blue in the face. Idiom blue in the face(until you are) blue in the face for a long time.The attorneys can talk until they're blue in the face, but I don't think they'll convince the jury that this guy is innocent.You can argue yourself blue in the face but it isn't going to change my opinion. Usage notes: used to suggest that someone will not listen to what is being said blue in the faceShowing signs of exhaustion or strain. Often used in the phrase "till (one) (is) blue in the face." You can complain about it till you're blue in the face, but we're going to your grandmother's whether you like it or not. They are such strange friends. They'll argue till they're blue in the face, then they'll go out to eat and be the best of pals. blue in the faceExhausted from anger, strain, or other great effort. For example, You can argue until you're blue in the face, but I refuse to go. This expression alludes to the bluish skin color resulting from lack of oxygen, which presumably might result from talking until one was breathless. See also under talk one's arm off. blue in the face mod. pale from exhaustion or exertion. I laughed until I was blue in the face. blue in the face At the point of extreme exasperation: I argued with them until I was blue in the face. |
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