Idioms: Color Idioms

What does the idiom 'green with envy' mean?

• To be very jealous or envious of someone or something.

• To be very tired

• To be very happy

• To be feeling sick

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Explain the meaning of the idiom 'black sheep'.

• A person who is loved and respected by everyone

• A person who is considered a disgrace or embarrassment to a particular group, typically their family.

• A person who is known for their honesty and integrity

• A person who is always lucky and successful

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When someone says 'once in a blue moon', what are they referring to?

• Rare event

• Once in a red moon

• Every day

• Twice in a blue moon

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What does it mean when someone says 'caught red-handed'?

• To have red hands

• To be caught sleeping

• To be caught in a good mood

• To be caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.

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Explain the idiom 'white lie'.

• A 'black lie' is a lie told by someone with dark hair.

• A 'red lie' is a lie told with anger.

• A 'white lie' is a harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.

• A 'green lie' is a lie told in nature.

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'in the black'?

• Financially profitable or solvent

• Having a lot of debt

• Being physically injured

• Being in a bad mood

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When someone says 'paint the town red', what are they suggesting?

• To go shopping for paint supplies

• To have a wild and exciting time

• To have a quiet night in

• To paint actual buildings red

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What does the idiom 'out of the blue' mean?

• Referring to the color blue

• Coming from the sky

• Something expected and planned

• Something unexpected or without warning.

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Explain the meaning of 'the grass is always greener on the other side'.

• The grass is always greener on the other side means people tend to think others have it better than them.

• The grass is always greener on the other side is a phrase about environmental conservation

• The grass is always greener on the other side refers to a gardening technique

• The grass is always greener on the other side means the grass is literally greener on the other side

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What does it mean when someone says 'tickled pink'?

• Feeling blue

• Seeing red

• Extremely pleased or delighted

• Green with envy

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