“blue in the face”
"Blue in the face" is used in the phrase "until you're blue in the face," meaning to do something repeatedly or with great effort and passion to no avail. It describes futile persistence in trying to convince someone or achieve something despite lack of results. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "blue in the face" in the video clips below.
Hear how "blue in the face" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Downton Abbey, Chris Williamson, Rich Roll, Computerphile, My First Million and 5 more.
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YouTubeChris Williamson116K views · 2025-10-11
J.K. Rowling & The Cost of Speaking Freely - Warren Smith
“blue in the face about postmodernism.”
his own words cuz I could talk till I'm … Jordan Peterson has done it and people
Play at 35:03
YouTubeRich Roll105K views · 2025-06-02
Why Japan is Winning the War on Distraction
“blue in the face. Another aspect of”
know, I'm happy to do that until I'm … these walks is is connecting with I mean
Play at 1:52:48
YouTubeComputerphile152K views · 2022-03-09
Mythical Man Month - Computerphile
“blue in the face you won't get it below”
money and material into it until you're … nine months worst possible case
Play at 13:46
YouTubeMy First Million3.3M views · 2024-05-17
This Guy Copy-Pasted Warren Buffett’s Strategy (And Became A Billionaire)
“were blue in the face, you I mean they”
annual report after annual report. They … were just and um and and they would uh
Play at 1:40:33
YouTubeAndrew Huberman669K views · 2025-04-07
How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb
“turn blue in the face. But the reality”
by yourself till the, you know, till you … is no one's giving you feedback. You're
Play at 2:19:59
YouTubePowerfulJRE1.7M views · 2024-11-22
Joe Rogan Experience #2233 - Scott Storch
“till I'm blue in the face and I'm not”
better because like the I drink water … hydrated I eat fruits and [ __ ] like that
Play at 14:27
YouTubeLex Fridman4.4M views · 2021-05-09
John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #182
“until you're blue in the face but at”
technique … some point
Play at 59:22
TV ShowDownton Abbey
Downton Abbey — S03E01
“until I'm blue in the face.”
Only I've talked of clothesand flowers and food and guests … Yes, weddings can be remindersof one's loneliness, can't they?
Play at 11:34
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YouTubeComplex131K views · 2024-06-07
What's the Best Nike Air Max of All Time? | The Complex Sneakers Show
“you're blue in the face and we certainly”
argue Air Max One versus Air Max 95 till … will yeah right in the face cuz you ran
Play at 39:49
YouTubeThe Iced Coffee Hour595K views · 2024-02-11
Destiny on Debating Ben Shapiro, Toxic Wokeism and Getting Divorced
“they are blue in the face because I know”
people that like when I talk to them … they just came from throating like an 8
Play at 1:13:02