Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
true to blue
French translation:
fidèle
Added to glossary by
Sabrina Fontaine
Jan 28, 2013 16:32
11 yrs ago
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fidèle
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Note added at 28 minutes (2013-01-28 17:00:31 GMT)
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as for true-blue - just a play on words
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Note added at 28 minutes (2013-01-28 17:00:31 GMT)
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as for true-blue - just a play on words
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Discussion
But the expression comes from the reputation of quality of Coventry's dyers who were known for producing material that didn't fade with washing, i.e. it remained 'fast' or 'true'. The phrase 'as true as Coventry blue' originated then and is still used.
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/true-blue.html
Maybe somebody in that video company messed up the proverb ?