cry the blues: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  United StatesEnglish-speaking worldinformalliterarycolloquial
  • To sing or perform music in the blues style, often expressing sorrow, melancholy, or hardship.

  Examples

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  • Last night, the band cried the blues with such feeling that the audience was moved to tears.

    Anoche, la banda interpretó blues con tanta emoción que el público se conmovió hasta las lágrimas.

  • She often cries the blues on her guitar, expressing the hardships she has endured.

    Ella suele tocar blues en su guitarra, expresando las dificultades que ha soportado.

  • At the festival, several artists took the stage to cry the blues and share stories of struggle.

    En el festival, varios artistas subieron al escenario para interpretar blues y compartir historias de lucha.

  • When I cry the blues, I try to channel my sorrow into soulful melodies.

    Cuando interpreto blues, trato de canalizar mi tristeza en melodías llenas de alma.

• 2.

  Worldwideinformalidiomatic
  • To lament, complain, or express sorrow in a mournful manner.

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  • Stop crying the blues and do something about your situation instead of just complaining.

    Deja de lamentarte y haz algo sobre tu situación en lugar de solo quejarte.

  • He cried the blues for weeks after losing his job, unwilling to look for new opportunities.

    Se lamentó durante semanas después de perder su trabajo, sin querer buscar nuevas oportunidades.

  • You're just crying the blues instead of facing your problems head-on like an adult.

    Solo estás lamentándote en lugar de enfrentar tus problemas con madurez.