Trouble.
Blue murder
BLOO MUR-der
bluː ˈmɜːdər
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Shout blue murder."
"Kicking up murder."
Etymology & History
Yorkshire expression meaning trouble or loud complaint.
Word Details
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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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