until one is blue in the face

== English == === Etymology === By figurative extension from the concept of being literally out of breath (from talking so much, exerting oneself so much, and so on), which may sometimes cause one's face to look wan. === Pronunciation === === Adverb === until one is blue in the face (duration, idiomatic) For a hopelessly long time; used especially in respect to discussing, explaining, insisting, etc. Coordinate term: all day Near-synonym: until the cows come home ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====