Idioms

(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. Come on, your lips are turning blue. We have to find somewhere to take shelter from the cold!
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