I'm so upset - my mother gave me (a gift that is expensive and useless)
A white elephant
I only go to the gym (rarely, not often)
Once in a blue moon
It's party time - time to (go out and celebrate wildly)!
Paint the town red
It wasn't that good, you're just (remembering something with nostalgia in an optimistic way, ignoring problems)
seeing it through rose-tinted glasses
The boss loves him, because he's always (flatering and kissing up to someone in authority)
brown nosing
The news of his disease came (unexpectedly and without warning)
Out of the blue
I lied, okay? But it was (an insignificant, small lie, with no consequences)
a white lie
I know this is bad, but try to see the (positive, comforting, or hopeful aspect in a bad situation).
Silver lining
Someone who works in an office is considered a ______ worker. Meanwhile, someone who works with manual labor is considered _________.
White collar / Blue collar
The thief was caught (in the act / while committing a crime)
red-handed
No way he'll do well in the debate. He's too (Timid, cowardly, or easily scared).
Yellow / Yellow-bellied
This little bird is (very jealous and envious).
green with envy / jealousy
You're very good at taking care of plants - you have a ______.
Green thumb
He's finally retiring after 40 years in the company. He'll probably get a (very generous payment given when an employee retires)
Golden handshake
Don't let the president distract you with those news - that's (A distraction or misleading clue that diverts attention from the main issue)
A red herring
This problem is multidimensional - it's not (simple and easy to analyse)
black and white
If business is not good and we're losing money, the company is in the _________. If business is good and we're making money, we're in the ___________.
red / black
That guy is clearly (new, inexperienced, an amateur) at his job.
Green
Don't be a hypocrite, we're the same! - Pot calling the kettle_____.
black
I was (excited and pleased) that you asked me to help!
Tickled pink
I got in a fight - I'm all (hurt, with visible bruises) now.
Black and blue
Today I'm feeling (sad, lonely)
Blue
After he insulted my wife, I was (extremely, intensely angry)
seeing red
You did great at the test - You passed with _______ colours!
flying
swimming
running
jumping