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Meaning of have the blues | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be depressed; to have low morale; to feel sad.

idiomatic, informal

Equivalents

Français avoir le cafard broyer du noir
日本語 憂鬱である
Русский грустить тосковать

Examples

“I've had the blues ever since my sweetheart left.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

have the cards have the cards in one's hands have the dirts with have the drains up have the drop on have the first idea

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