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Blue Murder

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a loud, wild outburst of anger or protest

Usage:

1. She screamed blue murder when she found out her favorite dress was ruined.
2. He shouted blue murder when the referee made an unfair call during the game.

Sense: murder characterized by brutal or ruthless manner

Usage:

1. The newspaper reported a case of blue murder that shocked the entire city.
2. The crime novel described a series of blue murders committed by a notorious serial killer.

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Blue Murder

Part of Speech: adverb

Usage:

1. She ran blue murder through the house, searching desperately for her lost keys.
2. He complained blue murder about the terrible service at the restaurant.

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