Till (one) (is) blue in the face In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "till (one) (is) blue in the face", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-06-08 04:06

Meaning of Till (one) (is) blue in the face

Synonyms:

till/until kingdom come

Till (one) (is) blue in the face spoken language verb phrase

If you do something “till you are blue in the face”, you do it with many efforts but receive no or less success.

 

You can ask him till you are blue in the face, but he won't answer you.

I tried to explain to her till I was blue in the face, but she still got me wrong.

You can complain about it till you are blue in the face, but we won't change the decision.

He talked to her till she was blue in the face, but he couldn't convince her.

Other phrases about:

once and for all

Permanently or finally

till/until kingdom come

Forever or eternally

until hell freezes over

1. Used to indicate something lasts forever

2. Said when you believe something will never happen

Grammar and Usage of Till (one) (is) blue in the face

Verb Forms

  • till he is blue in the face
  • till she is blue in the face
  • till they are blue in the face
  • till we are blue in the face
  • till you are blue in the face
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