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What does it mean?
We can drink until everything looks blue.
In plain terms
Excessive drinking blurs perception.
What can you take from it?
Moderation prevents distorted reality.

Where it applies

  • social drinking
  • stress relief

Putting it to work

  • set limits
  • stay hydrated

Questions to consider

  • What does 'blue' symbolize here?
  • When does drinking become harmful?

Another view

The phrase is vague and may be metaphorical rather than literal.

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