blue pill
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blue pill
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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The film’s centerpiece red pill versus blue pill moment centers the frame among oversized, glowing capsules.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025
He may well take the blue pill and continue to believe what he chooses to believe about the world we live in.
From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2022
Pop the blue pill and return to life as Mr Anderson blissfully unaware of the matrix, the simulated world created to covertly enslave humanity.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2021
A teaser poster for "The Matrix Resurrections" was also revealed alongside an updated interactive website that displays the familiar options of choosing the red pill or the blue pill.
From Fox News • Sep. 7, 2021
He should take as little aperient medicine as possible, avoiding especially both calomel and blue pill.
From Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children by Chavasse, Pye Henry
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