We talk about colors almost everyday! In other words, they belong to our daily routine. You know... you can also find them in some expressions in English
"Color expressions are everywhere!"
Here is a list of ten common colorful idioms, but this is just the beginning! There are so many more that are used in everyday English. Take a look!
1. Out of the blue– randomly, without warning, surprisingly
Example: “That rain came out of the blue and I didn’t have where to stay!”
2. Green with envy– to be very jealous, envious
Example: “Chris was green with envy when she saw Peter got a that job promotion.”
3. Gray area– something that is unclear, undefined
Example: The issue of allowing mobile phones in the classroom is a gray area right now- it could go either way.
4. Caught red-handed– to catch someone in the act of doing something
Example: “He was caught red-handed while stealing that piece of chocolate cake.”
5. Green thumb– to be skilled at gardening
Example: “My grandmother has a green thumb- she can make anything grow!”
6. Black sheep– to be the outcast, odd one out, unlike the others
Example: “Michael is the black sheep in the family because he is a teacher whereas everyone else is an economist.”
7. Once in a blue moon– very rarely
Example: “Once in a blue moon you will see that mean professor smile.”
8. Take the red eye– a late night flight that arrives early in the morning
Example: “I took the red eye from New York to São Paulo last night and now I am really exhausted.”
9. Tickled pink– to be extremely pleased
Example: “Your grandma was tickled pink that you called on her birthday!”
10. White lie– a small lie that is told to be polite or avoid hurting someone’s feelings
Example: “I didn’t like her dress, but I told a white lie because I didn’t want to offend her.
I really hope you liked those! In case you want to learn some others, just comment down here that I share with you!
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