From folks who aren't thinking about what they are saying (most aren't really talking about the blue backed little fish). "Blue Herring," is a lazy spoken reference to the Blue Heron; a large and graceful, crane-like marsh bird found through out North America .
The color of the herring in the idiom "-herring" is red.
The fish called herring is pronounced her-in.Pronunciation (US):Pronunciation (US):
An alewife is a type of herring and also an obsolete term for a woman barkeeper.
"True Blue" is a colloquial term used to describe someone who is loyal, trustworthy, and genuine. It implies that the person is sincere and authentic in their actions and intentions.
The term "spic" is a derogatory slang term used to refer to individuals of Hispanic or Latin American descent. Its origin is believed to come from the word "Hispanic," with the "h" being replaced by "sp" to form a derogatory term. It has been used to demean and dehumanize people of this heritage.
The term for salted herring is "rollmops."
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Very simple--umpires wear blue uniforms.
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'Blue filming' is apparently a 'street term' for spotting in-process filmmaking in local areas. The term could come from the notion that 'blue' is slightly illegal or shady.
The color of the herring in the idiom "-herring" is red.
Yes It Can They Are Like A Blue Crann But Bigger Dont Mess With Them....LOL
Fish - epsecially tuna, herring, mackeral, squid and other crustaceans.