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    black and blue

    adjective

    • 1. covered in livid bruises: "he earnt good money being beaten black and blue as a prize fighter"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › black-and-blueBLACK AND BLUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of black and blue as an idiom and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation and translations. See how to use black and blue in sentences about bruises, injuries and insults.

  4. twominenglish.com › black-and-blueBlack and Blue – Meaning, Usage & Examples - Two Minute English

    Jun 30, 2024 · Learn the history and meaning of the idiom "black and blue", which describes physical or emotional bruises. See how it is used in different contexts, such as fashion, sports, art and literature.

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  6. leverageedu.com › explore › learn-englishBlack and Blue Meaning, Examples, and Synonyms - Leverage Edu

    Jul 31, 2023 · The idiom “black and blue” refers to something or someone who has bruises or marks from a physical injury. It implies that the person or object has suffered significant physical harm, resulting in visible discoloration or bruising.

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  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › black-and-blueBlack-and-blue Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 10, 2024 · Black-and-blue is an adjective that means darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising. Learn the word history, examples, and related words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  8. www.theidioms.com › black-and-blueblack and blue meaning, origin, example, sentence, history

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    hurt, either bodily, emotionally or psychologically
    the colour that comes about on the skin because of broken capillaries when a person has been beaten or suffers an injury
    change in skin by bruising

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    The man beat his own mother black and blue! How could someone do such a horrible act? The mother is still praying for the best for him though.
    After reading the book of Lord Buddha’s life story Steve felt black and bluethroughout his soul.
    I have been beaten black and blueby the Boxing team players and still love the game.
    As kids we used to beat each other up black and blue.

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    This is an example of a phrase that originates from the literal colours that one notices after sustaining an injury. It is mostly referred to for a beating rather than an accident but nevertheless refers to the colour of the skin changing because of an injury. Colour

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    Learn the meaning and origin of the idiom black and blue, which refers to being hurt or injured, either physically or emotionally. See how to use it in sentences and find similar expressions.

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  9. writingexplained.org › idiom-dictionary › black-and-blueWhat Does Black and Blue Mean? - Writing Explained

    Black and blue means bruised, beaten up, either physically or emotionally. Learn the origin, usage and examples of this phrase and how to hyphenate it correctly.

  10. english-idioms.info › en › idiomBlack and blue - english-idioms.info

    Black and blue Meaning. The idiom "black and blue" refers to a person who is bruised or beaten badly, often due to physical abuse or injury. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who has gone through a difficult or unpleasant experience. Usage. After the fight, John was black and blue all over his body.