blue in the face

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(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

See also: blue, face

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