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C1 Colour Idioms GAME 2

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  • This term refers to someone who is cowardly, fearful, or lacking courage..
    YELLOW-BILLED
  • Someone of noble or aristocratic birth.
    blue-blooded
  • To accomplish a task or pass an exam with exceptional success, distinction, or ease.
    FLYING COLOURS
  • Become very angry.
    see red
  • Be a good gardener.
    have a green thumb
  • This idiom means "to owe money".
    in the red
  • Catch sb with smth he/she has done.
    catch sb red-handed
  • This idiom means "sometimes, rarely".
    once in a blue moon
  • A time when you are very successful – used especially in news reports.
    PURPLE PATCH
  • This idiom refers to excessive bureaucracy, official rules, or paperwork that causes unnecessary delays.
    RED TAPE
  • Say untrue things because you don't want to hurt sb with the truth.
    white lie
  • Very jealous.
    green with envy
  • Be born into a rich family.
    born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
  • Suddenly, unexpectedly.
    out of the blue
  • This idiom means "to reveal your real character".
    true colours
  • Not knowing anything.
    in the dark
  • Incredible chance.
    golden opprotunity
  • Very different from others, of a bad quality; a person who doesn't fit.
    black sheep
  • Hurt, beaten and injured.
    black and blue
  • To faint suddenly.
    black out