Feeling blue
English Idiom
Meaning: Experiencing a state of sadness or melancholy, often without a specific reason. This phrase describes a mood where someone feels down or dispirited.
Origin: The idiom 'feeling blue' originates from the old nautical custom where if a ship lost its captain or any important crew member, the ship would fly blue flags and paint a blue band around the ship as a mark of mourning. Over time, this tradition evolved into the phrase we use today to describe a feeling of sadness.
Examples
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After hearing the news about her friend's illness, Maria was feeling blue all day.
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Despite the sunny weather, Jack couldn't shake off his feeling blue mood.
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The movie ended on a somber note, leaving the audience feeling blue.
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She often felt blue during the holiday season, missing her family who lived far away.
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Mark's team lost the championship game, and he was feeling blue for the rest of the week.
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Listening to sad music always makes me feel a bit blue.
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Even though she had many friends, Lily sometimes felt blue and lonely.
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The gray, rainy weather had everyone feeling a bit blue and unmotivated.
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After the long and exhausting project, the team felt blue and drained.
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Tom was feeling blue after his job interview didn't go as planned.
