blue-pencil . blue-pencil {v.} To edit. The editor blue-penciled John's manuscript. Categories: add yours add yours {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 » In RussianTo section: B Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment Post my comment