something without a clear rule or answer Writing a personal email in the office is a grey area that needs to be discussed at the next meeting.

to be very unhappy because someone has something that you wantI am green with envy over Julio's new wardrobe.

to shout or to complain very loudly

bruised and beaten We found the poor dog black and blue near the train tracks.

real self Suzanne doesn't show her true colours when we have guests over.

vote against you

very pleased and appreciative Juliet was tickled pink when her husband brought roses for her.

in debt When we were in the red we almost had to sell the house.

official or bureaucratic tasks There is still some red tape to deal with in terms of the inheritance.

go out and have a good timeI'm ready to paint the town red with a few of my closest friends.

the perfect chance The models' conference was a golden opportunity for me to sell my beauty products.

to be a coward