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Color Idioms

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  • to show you true colors
    This idiom means "to reveal your real character"
  • The grass is always greener on the other side.
    Thinking what others have is better than what you have even if it isn't true. / Being envious of what others have
  • red tape
    This idiom means "lots of documents, unnecessary bureaucracy"
  • black sheep
    someone who doesn't fit in/ being different from others
  • black market
    Illeagl transaction/sale
  • green with envy
    jealous
  • White lie
    a small lie/ a lie that seems small
  • Caught red handed
    found while doing something wrong
  • blue blood
    meaning: royalty, someone related to royalty
  • Once in a blue moon
    something that rarely happens
  • pot calling the kettle black
    This idiom means: to criticize someone while having that same fault yourself
  • black and blue
    beat up/ very hurt
  • a golden handshake
    A payment given to someone who is laid off or retires early.
  • to be in the red
    This idiom means "to owe money"
  • to feel blue
    This idiom means "to feel sad"