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Definition you are blue in the face in British English

you are blue in the face phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that there is no use in trying to persuade someone to do something because you will not succeed

Example

You can say 'don't do it' until you're blue in the face, but if kids want to do it, they will.

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Definition  you are blue in the face in British English