blue in the face <Back to Last Page>     <Idiomatic English Glossary - B>

Definition: very angry or upset; very emotional

Explanation: Used when someone becomes overly excited about something, usually in a negative way

Examples: He went blue in the face when discussing the faults of his boss. - I became blue in the face when expressing my displeasure with her.

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