idiom

scream blue murder

3Sections

To show your anger about something, especially by shouting or complaining very loudly

Definition

To show your anger about something, especially by shouting or complaining very loudly

Examples

  • He'll SCREAM BLUE MURDER if he finds out
  • She SCREAMED BLUE MURDER when she saw the bill
  • Don't SCREAM BLUE MURDER about it

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • shout angrily
  • complain loudly

Antonyms:

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