blue streak
Americannoun
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something moving very fast.
They traveled like a blue streak through Italy.
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continuous, rapid, or interminable speech.
to talk a blue streak.
Etymology
Origin of blue streak
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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But cursing a blue streak isn’t going to win them back the White House or control of Congress.
From Los Angeles Times
No wonder I talked a blue streak about money with Elvira — about the hourly billing rate I charged, the new clients I landed, the prospects I was pitching and my projected annual revenues.
From Salon
As far as what lies ahead for 2025 after the tour, the comedian has set his sights on a number of projects, including a sequel to his 1999 comedy film “Blue Streak” co-starring Luke Wilson, writing a book and traveling internationally to bring his stand-up to audiences around the world.
From Los Angeles Times
To her TV, film, podcast and stand-up fans, she’s a moral center with a blue streak.
From New York Times
Women everywhere have many reasons to curse a blue streak.
From Los Angeles Times
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