10 COLOUR (Color) IDIOMS / Vocabulary & Phrases to Describe People | Learn British English

10 COLOUR (Color) IDIOMS / Vocabulary & Phrases to Describe People | Learn British English

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6th - 7th Grade

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The video tutorial on 'English Like a Native' explores idioms that use colors to describe emotions and situations. It covers expressions like 'red faced' for embarrassment, 'black and blue' for bruises, 'black sheep' for an odd family member, 'green with envy' for jealousy, 'feeling blue' for sadness, 'tickled pink' for humor, 'white as a ghost' for paleness, 'green fingered' for gardening skills, 'off colour' for feeling unwell, and 'in the dark' for ignorance. Each idiom is explained with examples to enhance understanding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean if someone is described as 'red faced'?

They are feeling happy.

They are embarrassed.

They are angry.

They are tired.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If someone is the 'black sheep' of the family, what does it imply?

They are the most successful.

They are the oldest.

They don't fit in with the rest.

They are the most loved.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to be 'green with envy'?

To be feeling sick.

To be extremely jealous.

To be inexperienced.

To be very good with plants.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'tickled pink' signify?

Feeling embarrassed.

Feeling very amused.

Feeling very angry.

Feeling very sad.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If someone is 'in the dark', what does it mean?

They are feeling sad.

They are unaware of something.

They are feeling scared.

They are feeling sick.