Blue In The Face

B1 16+

Synonyms of blue in the face

Antonyms of blue in the face

Collocations of blue in the face

angry
Frequency: 70 %

He argued with his boss until he was blue in the face.

frustrated
Frequency: 60 %

She tried to explain the situation to him, but he just kept arguing until she was blue in the face.

exhausted
Frequency: 50 %

After running for miles, he was blue in the face from exhaustion.

pleading
Frequency: 45 %

She begged and pleaded with him until she was blue in the face, but he wouldn't listen.

defeated
Frequency: 40 %

After hours of arguing, he felt defeated and blue in the face.

Idiomatic Expressions for blue in the face

  • Phrase: Laugh until you're blue in the face
    Meaning: To laugh uncontrollably or for an extended period of time.
    Usage: We laughed until we were blue in the face at the hilarious comedy show.