until one is blue in the face
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until one is blue in the face
Where it comes from
By figurative extension from the concept of being literally out of breath (from talking so much, exerting oneself so much, and so on), which may sometimes cause one's face to look wan.
adverb
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For a hopelessly long time; used especially in respect to discussing, explaining, insisting, etc.
Near-synonym: until the cows come home
Similar: until the cows come home
Translations
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adv for a long time
| Français | jusqu'à en perdre haleine |
|---|---|
| Русский | до посинения do posinenija |
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