Color Idioms

Clear-cut straightforward without ambiguity is "Black and ____"

Unexpectedly is "Out of the ____"

Caught in the act of doing something wrong is caught "____-handed"

Relating to workers who do manual labor, often in trades, construction, manufacturing, or maintenance jobs — typically hands-on, physical work is "____ collar"

Something unclear or undefined is a "____ area"

Very rarely is "Once in a ____ moon"

An excellent chance to do something is a "____ opportunity"

A person who is considered the odd one out or disgrace within a family or group is the "____ sheep"

Very jealous or envious is "____ with envy"

Permission to start or continue something is given the "____ light"

Of noble or aristocratic descent is "____-blooded"

A costly but useless possession is a "_____ elephant"

Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to rules is "____ tape"

Looking sick is "_____ around the ears"

Very pleased or delighted is "Tickled ____"

A small or harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone is a "____ lie"

To reveal one's true nature is to "Show one's true ____"

Natural talent for gardening is having a "____ thumb"

With great or outstanding success is "With flying ____"

The period of retirement usually after age 65 is the "____ years"

Losing money or in debt is "in the ____"

An important or significant day is a "____-letter day"