Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect.
1 Backlash (sociology), an adverse reaction to something that has gained prominence.  Backlash (pressure group), a UK group opposing the 2008 law criminalising possession of extreme pornography.
A harsh or merciless criticism, censure, or rebuke; a severe reprimand. In this expression, lick âa blow or strike, as in a punishmentâ is used figuratively as is rough side of the tongue, with all of its attendant implications.