streak Idiom

a losing streak

losing several times in succession The Leafs are on a losing streak. They've lost seven games!

a lucky streak

winning several times in succession Whenever I wear this ring, I have a lucky streak. I win every game!

losing streak

losing game after game, losing a series of games The Jays are on a losing streak. They've lost four games straight.

lucky streak

a series of lucky wins, string of good luck He lost the bet on the sixth race, and his lucky streak ended.

mean streak

being unkind at times, having cruel traits Kurt has a mean streak in him. Did you see him kick his dog?

winning streak

winning game after game, make a clean sweep The Expos have won nine games - their longest winning streak.

yellow streak

cowardice in one

talk a blue streak

Idiom(s): talk a blue streak

Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL

to talk very much and very rapidly. (Informal.)
• Billy didn't talk until he was six, and then he started talking a blue streak.
• I can't understand anything Bob says. He talks a blue streak, and I can't follow his thinking.

talk a blue streak|blue|blue streak|streak|talk

v. phr., informal To talk on and on, usually very fast. Sue is a nice girl but after one drink she talks a blue streak and won't stop.

winning streak|streak|winning

n. A series of several wins one after the other. The team extended their winning streak to ten.

blue streak

blue streak
talk a blue streak
to talk much and rapidly

streak

streak
see like greased lightning; talk someone's arm off; winning streak.