Pronunciation: /bluː ɒn bluː/
noun a type of friendly fire incident in which one military force mistakenly attacks another force that belongs to the same side
A1 I saw a blue-on-blue painting at the art gallery.
A2 The blue-on-blue color scheme of the room was very calming.
B1 The soldiers were confused by the blue-on-blue firefight.
B2 The blue-on-blue uniforms of the sports teams made it hard to tell them apart.
C1 The detective investigated the blue-on-blue crime scene for clues.
C2 The artist used a blue-on-blue palette to create a sense of unity in the painting.
adjective describing a situation involving friendly fire incidents between forces on the same side
A1 The blue-on-blue sky was clear and beautiful.
A2 She wore a blue-on-blue outfit that matched perfectly.
B1 The painting depicted a serene blue-on-blue seascape.
B2 The artist used a technique called blue-on-blue to create a calming effect in the artwork.
C1 The interior designer chose a blue-on-blue color scheme for the living room to create a sense of tranquility.
C2 The photographer captured the stunning blue-on-blue reflection of the sky in the water.
formal The military operation faced a tragic incident of blue-on-blue friendly fire.
informal There was a mix-up in communication which led to a blue-on-blue accident during the training exercise.
slang I can't believe they had a blue-on-blue incident during the game, it was a total mess.
figurative The political party faced internal conflict, resulting in a blue-on-blue situation within their ranks.
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