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the darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites. BRAINS
grey matter
spending and owing more money than is being earned
in the red
in writing or print/ written
in black and white
designating a memorable or joyous day or event. a memorable; especially important or happy day
red letter day
very happy or amused.
to be tickled pink
a happy or positive attitude that fails to notice negative things. Optimism, the tendency to see things in a positive light
rose coloured glasses/spectacles
an ill-defined situation or area of activity not readily conforming to a category or set of rules. Or an area or situation in which it is difficult to judge what is right and what is wrong
a grey area
a formal dress code for evening occasions such as a dinner party, awards ceremony, milestone birthday, or wedding.Men are requested to wear a tuxedo, but can opt for a dark suit. Women can choose either a formal evening gown, or dress.
a black tie event
out of favour with someon or .in a state in which one is not liked or treated nicely by someone.
to be in someones black books
an area of bruised skin around the eye resulting from a blow.
a black eye
excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities.
red tape
a member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it or a disfavored or disreputable member of a group
a black sheep
an illegal traffic or trade in officially controlled or scarce commodities.
the black market
a list of people or things that are regarded as unacceptable or untrustworthy and should be excluded or avoided.
a blacklist
to be sick or nervous
to be off colour
give permission to go ahead with something
to give something the green light
natural talent for growing plants
a green thumb / have green fingers
to be immature or inexperienced
to be green
very envious or jealous.
green with envy
a man who is extremely successful at an early age
a/the golden boy
an excellent chance to do or get something
a golden opportunity
in a very good condition or state or someone who is very well behaved.
as good as gold
traditional features of a place that gives it it's character
local colour
a name for the police.
boys/men in blue
a working class person who performs manual labor. It may involve skilled or unskilled labor
blue collar job/work (worker)
to catch a person in the act of doing something wrong
to be caught red handed
a clue or piece of information that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting.
a red herring
every difficult or sad situation has a comforting or more hopeful aspect, even though this may not be immediately apparent.
Every cloud has a silver lining
Provide with something valuable for nothing, or give an unearned reward, to make something very easy for someone
(give someone something) on a silver platter
a complete surprise / something totally unexpected
A BOLT FROM THE BLUE / OUT OF THE BLUE
a person of noble birth / royalty
to have blue blood
a literal warning of some danger or a figurative warning / a sign that you should stop
a red flag
extremely hot or something very exciting or interesting
Red-hot
something that is a very good source of money or business
a golden goose
a kind and generous disposition. A nice caring person.
to have a heart of gold
go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly.
TO PAINT THE TOWN RED
to formally greet or welcome an important guest who has just arrived. give some special or VIP treatment.
TO ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET
TO GET ANGRY
TO SEE RED
a lie about a small or unimportant matter that someone tells to avoid hurting another person.
A WHITE LIE
a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of.
A WHITE ELEPHANT
a person who performs professional, desk, managerial, or administrative work. It may be performed in an office or other administrative setting.
WHITE COLLAR JOB
to show what one is really like / to reveal one's real nature or character.
TO SEE SOMEONES TRUE COLOURS
to be extremely successful, to achieve something that is difficult, to excel. For example do well at work or get great grades at school
TO PASS WITH FLYING COLOURS
NOT KNOW SOMETHING/OR TO HIDE SOMETHING FROM SOMEONE. NOT GIVE THEM THE INFORMATION THEY NEED
TO BE OR KEEP SOMEONE IN THE DARK
TO BE BORN INTO A RICH FAMILY/GROW UP IN A PRIVELIGED FAMILY
BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONE'S MOUTH
TO PASS OUT/LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS
TO BLACK OUT
TO BE BEAT UP/WITH BRUISES
TO BE BLACK AND BLUE
TO FEEL SAD OR DEPRESSED
HAVE THE BLUES/TO FEEL BLUE
SOMETHING UNEXPECTED/SOMETHING WHICH HAPPENS SUDDENLY OR WITHOUT WARNING
OUT OF THE BLUE / A BOLT FROM THE BLUE
SOMETHING WHICH HAPPENS VERY RARELY/ALMOST NEVER
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON