1. I was waiting for months to hear back from the company, and then suddenly, they sent me a letter ___. a) feeling blue b) out of the blue c) seeing red d) green light
out of the blue
She didn’t know why, but she had been feeling sad all day. She was really ___. a) seeing red b) out of the blue c) feeling blue d) black and blue
feeling blue
They had a wild night! They were drinking and dancing, really ___. a) out of the blue b) painting the town red c) feeling blue d) seeing red
painting the town red
At the end of every month, we always seem to be ___. We really need to manage our money better. a) in the red b) blacklisted c) out of the blue d) in black and white
in the red
There was so much administrative work and bureaucracy! We had to deal with endless ___. a) red tape b) green light c) black spot d) grey matter
red tape
After months of delays, we finally got the ___. We can start building the new office next week. a) black list b) green light c) red letter day d) black and white
green light
He doesn’t declare his earnings to the government, he’s working in the ___. a) green fingers b) black economy c) red tape d) green-belt area
black economy
I can’t believe how angry he looks! He’s giving me a real ___. a) black list b) black and blue c) black look d) red letter day
black look
They didn’t invite us to their party this year. I think we’re on their ___. a) red carpet b) black list c) whitewash d) green fingers
black list
That road is dangerous; there are accidents all the time. It’s a real ___. a) red tape b) black spot c) black market d) grey matter
black spot
There hasn’t been a ___ here in years. I hope it snows this Christmas! a) white Christmas b) grey matter c) red carpet treatment d) black list
white Christmas
