Hoist the blue peter In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hoist the blue peter", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-20 12:04

Meaning of Hoist the blue peter

Hoist the blue peter verb phrase

This nautical term refers to the blue and white flag that sailors would raise before departing from an area.

To depart or prepare to depart.

Come on, hoist the blue peter. We will set sail for Hawaii.

Wake up! It's time to hoist the blue peter.

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Grammar and Usage of Hoist the blue peter

Verb Forms

  • hoisting the blue peter
  • hoists the blue peter
  • to hoist the blue peter

The verb "hoist" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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