单词 | blue lookout |
释义 | > as lemmasblue lookout blue lookout n. a dismal prospect, outlook, or state of affairs. ΚΠ 1833 Mirror Lit., Amusem., & Instr. 25 May 350 ‘Why it's a blue look out, Master,’ said he. 1879 H. Hartigan Stray Leaves 2nd Ser. xv. 257 If our present officers are like them..it's a blue look-out for the Afghans! 1917 J. J. Bell Till Clock Stops xxx. 303 ‘I thought you had decided to..help Alan with his book about the Eskimos.’ ‘I'm afraid it's a blue lookout for the Eskimos.’ < as lemmas |
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