Feeling blue meaning
What does the saying 'Feeling blue' mean?
Idiom: Feeling blue
Meaning:
If you feel blue, you are feeling unwell, mainly associated with depression or unhappiness.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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