have the mulligrubs

have the mulligrubs

To be sad, unhappy, or miserable. Ben said earlier that his head was hurting—that may be why he has the mulligrubs. The boss really has the mulligrubs today, so I'd steer clear of him if you don't want to get screamed at. A: "Betty is always so pleasant." B: "I know, it's like she never has the mulligrubs."

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have the mullygrubs

Rur. to feel depressed. She had the mullygrubs because her husband was out of town. Joe had the mullygrubs. We tried to cheer him up.

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