Entry 1
Blue plate special
Meaning A set meal provided at a reduced price.
Usage USA.
Example
- We were hungry but broke. The blue plate special was our only option.
Pronunciation
Idioms · 4 entries
Blue
What does "Blue" mean?
A set meal provided at a reduced price.
Blue plate special
USA, early 20th century.
Double denim
Britain, early 21st century.
Once in a blue moon
Britain, 19th century.
Out of the blue
Britain, 19th century (as ‘a bolt from the blue’).
Entry 2
Double denim
Meaning Denim jeans worn with a denim shirt or jacket.
Usage Mostly Britain and Australia.
Example
- He only ever wears blue and usually it's jeans and a shirt - the full double denim.
Pronunciation
Entry 3
Once in a blue moon
Meaning A rare occurrence.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- West Bromwich Albion have won the cup. but only every once in a blue moon.
Pronunciation
Entry 4
Out of the blue
Meaning Suddenly and unexpectedly.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- We were sunbathing and then it just started to hail. It was literally out of the blue.
Pronunciation