How to Pronounce "have the blues"
expression
HAV thuh BLOOZ
hav thuh BLOOZ
Definition
To feel sad, down, or a little depressed, especially for no clear reason. It's an informal and idiomatic phrase.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɫuz
British English
hæv/ /ðə, ði/ /blˈuːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV thuh BLOOZ
UK
hav thuh BLOOZ
Listen in Context
Sometimes I have the blues when it rains.
If you have the blues, try talking to a friend.
After the holiday ended, I had the blues for a few days.
Lately, I just have the blues and can't figure out why.