English Idiom · Intermediate
blue funk
A state of nervous depression
Pronunciation: say blue funk
Meaning
A state of nervous depression.
Example
[…] both Whitehall and Downing Street are in a blue funk lest they should do the wrong thing, either let the man slip away with the papers or arrest him without them.
[…] both Whitehall and Downing Street are in a blue funk lest they should do the wrong thing, either let the man slip away with the papers or arrest him without them.
Practice tips
- Practice blue funk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.