singing the blues

phrase

: feeling sad and discouraged

He's been singing the blues since he lost his job.

Examples of singing the blues in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And here’s a thought that might have opponents singing the blues. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Which is why many expect the star to soon be singing the blues. — ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026

Filoli Historic House & Garden is closing its Summer Stage Concert Series with a reverend singing the blues and a band playing music from the Roaring ’20s to the Swinging ’60s. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025

But Friday left Lucky’s management singing the blues in the night after a state inspector closed the food hall. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for singing the blues

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