Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blue-murder
idiomatic expression
/ˌbluː ˈmɜːrdər/
Definition
A term used to describe an outcry or commotion, particularly when someone is making a fuss or complaint about an event.
Examples
- When she found out about the mishap, she raised blue-murder in the office, alarming everyone.
- His friends thought he was just making blue-murder over nothing when he reacted to the small mistake.
Meaning
The expression ‘blue-murder’ implies a loud, exaggerated response to a situation that may not warrant such a strong reaction.
Synonyms
- hullabaloo
- fuss
- commotion
- stir
