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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"He were an ugly devil," cried a third pirate with a shudder; "that blue in the face too e's blue in the face, but I ain't going, and that's flat. I'll lecture them blue in the face, I will, and not turn a hair. |
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