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What does black in the face mean?
Having the face purple through strangulation, passion, or effort.

How to pronounce black in the face

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “black in the face”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “black in the face” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.