The correct spelling of the phrase "more black and blue" is [mɔːr blæk ənd bluː]. The word "more" is pronounced with a long "o" sound and the "r" is pronounced, unlike in some dialects where it is dropped. "Black" is pronounced with a "bl" cluster followed by a short "a" sound and a "k" sound. "Blue" is pronounced with a "bl" cluster followed by a long "u" sound and a silent final "e". It is important to use proper spelling and pronunciation to effectively communicate in English.
"More black and blue" is a descriptive phrase commonly used figuratively to describe a person or object that has experienced physical harm or injury, particularly marked by bruising or discoloration caused by impact or trauma.
The term "black and blue" derives from the characteristic colors that bruised or damaged skin may take on, with black representing areas of deep bruising and blue representing more superficial discoloration. When one says "more black and blue," they are emphasizing that the injury or bruising is particularly severe or extensive.
In a literal sense, the phrase refers to the state of having more significant bruising or evidence of physical damage, usually caused by intense force or repeated impacts. It implies that the individual or object has endured a greater degree or intensity of harm compared to a standard level of bruising or injury.
However, "more black and blue" is also often used metaphorically to depict emotional or psychological distress that is comparable to physical harm. In this context, it suggests that an individual has endured severe emotional or mental pain, resulting in a state of deep hurt or vulnerability. It implies that their emotional wounds are more pronounced or have been inflicted with greater intensity than what is typically experienced.