A1 Idiom Informal

Feeling blue.

Feeling sad or unhappy.

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Meaning

Experiencing a state of sadness or low spirits.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is deeply embedded in American music, specifically the Blues genre. It is used similarly to the US, often associated with rainy weather.

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Context is key

Only use this with people you know well.

Meaning

Experiencing a state of sadness or low spirits.

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Context is key

Only use this with people you know well.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

I've been ________ since the weekend.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: feeling blue

The correct idiom is 'feeling blue'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

I've been ________ since the weekend.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: feeling blue

The correct idiom is 'feeling blue'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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Down in the dumps

synonym

Very sad

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Have the blues

similar

To be sad

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