true blue
The phrase "true blue" originated from the steadfast loyalty of medieval cloth dyers in Coventry, England, and has come to signify unwavering loyalty and authenticity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Unwaveringly loyal or faithful to a person, cause, or principle.
Example
- She's a true blue friend who has stood by me through thick and thin.
B2General
(informal)Genuine and authentic, without any pretense.
Example
- His passion for music is true blue; you can see it in every performance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "true blue":
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