Learn English idioms with colour - meanings and examples.
Familiarising yourself with idiomatic language when learning a second language is important because it enhances communication, deepens cultural understanding, improves comprehension and adds expressiveness to language use.
Today I’ve got a selection of English idioms with colour including their meanings and example sentences.
To get the blues
Meaning: Feeling sad or melancholic.
Example: After her beloved pet passed away, Sarah couldn't help but get the blues.
Out of the blue
Meaning: Unexpectedly or suddenly.
Example: The invitation to the prestigious conference came out of the blue, leaving him pleasantly surprised.
To show your true colours
Meaning: Revealing one's real character or intentions.
Example: When the pressure mounted, he finally showed his true colours by abandoning his friends.
To pass with flying colours
Meaning: To succeed easily and with distinction.
Example: Despite the challenging exam, she passed with flying colours, impressing her professors with her knowledge.
To get the green light
Meaning: To receive permission or approval to proceed.
Example: After months of planning, the project finally got the green light from the board of directors.
Green with envy
Meaning: Extremely jealous or envious.
Example: As she watched her coworker receive the promotion she had been hoping for, Maria couldn't help but feel green with envy.
To be in the red
Meaning: To be in debt or experiencing financial loss.
Example: With their expenses exceeding their income, the company found itself in the red at the end of the fiscal year.
Caught red-handed
Meaning: To be discovered in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
Example: The thief was caught red-handed with the stolen goods in his possession.
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