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Alba Lucía González
how many meanings does this word have? Blue
15 de abr de 2020 01:28
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"I feel blue" means I fee sad (This is common)
"He had a blue with this parents" means "He had an argument/fight with his parents" (This is slang, but common where I am)
"I have a blue shirt" (colour)
"New York is a blue state" (A US political term - 'blue' states usually vote Democrat Party)
15 de abril de 2020
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Additionally, blue can be a verb.
To blue the wall == To make the wall appear blue.
To blue the blouses == To use "bluing" to wash white blouses.
"Bluing" was a product used before chlorine bleach.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluing_(fabric)
15 de abril de 2020
You’re welcome, Alba
15 de abril de 2020
Also, "Blues" is a style of music. A "blue" state is a state (in the US) that is more liberal or is primarily Democrat in terms of political affiliation.
15 de abril de 2020
Thanks Dyane
15 de abril de 2020
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Alba Lucía González
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Inglês, Espanhol
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