blue streak

Example Sentences

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His preternatural command of language was evident by the time he was 5, as an adult cousin from Canada noted in a letter to his mother after visiting England: “He sure talks a blue streak and when he talks one would almost think he was a speaking dictionary.”

From New York Times

That means swearing a blue streak, the way he does, or trying to out-do someone or impress them.

From BBC

While ions detach from the comet core to create the blue streak, sunlight reflects off dust particles, which repel away into the second, fainter tail.

From Scientific American

The sale includes the amusement park and its rides, including the historic Blue Streak roller coaster, as well as the water park, the beach area, Hotel Conneaut, a campground and active leases on assets.

From Washington Times

The red state with the growing blue streak is too big to ignore, especially for a party that sees it as a future game-changer in presidential and congressional politics.

From Seattle Times