scream/shout blue murder

Related to word: blue

Idiom

Definition

  1. To express strong anger or dissatisfaction about something, typically by shouting or complaining very loudly.

    大吼大叫(表達憤怒或不滿)

    • He started screaming blue murder as soon as he discovered his toy was broken.

      他一發現自己的玩具壞了,就開始大聲嚷嚷。

    • If they don't let him participate in the game, he'll scream blue murder.

      如果他們不讓他參加比賽,他會大聲抗議的。

    • She started to scream blue murder when she discovered that her check was missing.

      當她發現她的支票不見時,她開始大聲嚷嚷。