Idioms Using Colors Quiz

What does 'black and blue' mean?

• Bruised or injured.

• Very pale, usually due to fear or illness.

• Caught in the act of doing something wrong.

• Extremely jealous.

What does 'white as a sheet' mean?

• Very pale, usually due to fear or illness.

• A notice of termination from a job.

• Cowardly or timid.

• A situation that is not clearly defined.

What does 'caught red-handed' mean?

• Caught in the act of doing something wrong.

• Extremely jealous.

• A chance that is too good to miss.

• A day of special significance.

What does 'green with envy' mean?

• Extremely jealous.

• Cowardly or timid.

• Relating to manual labor.

• A situation that is not clearly defined.

What does 'pink slip' mean?

• A notice of termination from a job.

• A day of special significance.

• A chance that is too good to miss.

• Bruised or injured.

What does 'yellow-bellied' mean?

• Cowardly or timid.

• Caught in the act of doing something wrong.

• Extremely jealous.

• Relating to manual labor.

What does 'gray area' mean?

• A situation that is not clearly defined or understood.

• A chance that is too good to miss.

• Very pale, usually due to fear or illness.

• Bruised or injured.

What does 'blue-collar' mean?

• Relating to manual labor.

• A notice of termination from a job.

• Extremely jealous.

• Cowardly or timid.

What does 'golden opportunity' mean?

• A chance that is too good to miss.

• A day of special significance.

• Caught in the act of doing something wrong.

• Very pale, usually due to fear or illness.

What does 'red-letter day' mean?

• A day of special significance or celebration.

• Bruised or injured.

• Extremely jealous.

• Cowardly or timid.