very happy or amused.
to be tickled pink
in a very good condition or state or someone who is very well behaved.
as good as gold
a working class person who performs manual labor. It may involve skilled or unskilled labor
blue collar job/work (worker)
a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of.
A WHITE ELEPHANT
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
TO GET ANGRY
TO SEE RED
a person of noble birth / royalty
to have blue blood
to formally greet or welcome an important guest who has just arrived. give some special or VIP treatment.
TO ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET
a literal warning of some danger or a figurative warning / a sign that you should stop
a red flag
traditional features of a place that gives it it's character
local colour
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
very envious or jealous.
green with envy
the darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites. BRAINS
grey matter
TO FEEL SAD OR DEPRESSED
HAVE THE BLUES/TO FEEL BLUE
a complete surprise / something totally unexpected
A BOLT FROM THE BLUE / OUT OF THE BLUE
a name for the police.
boys/men in blue
a kind and generous disposition. A nice caring person.
to have a heart of gold
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
go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly.
TO PAINT THE TOWN RED
designating a memorable or joyous day or event. a memorable; especially important or happy day
red letter day
to catch a person in the act of doing something wrong
to be caught red handed
give permission to go ahead with something
to give something the green light
to show what one is really like / to reveal one's real nature or character.
TO SEE SOMEONES TRUE COLOURS
TO PASS OUT/LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS
TO BLACK OUT
spending and owing more money than is being earned
in the red
a man who is extremely successful at an early age
a/the golden boy
a lie about a small or unimportant matter that someone tells to avoid hurting another person.
A WHITE LIE
something that is a very good source of money or business
a golden goose
to be immature or inexperienced
to be green
extremely hot or something very exciting or interesting
Red-hot
excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities.
red tape
SOMETHING WHICH HAPPENS VERY RARELY/ALMOST NEVER
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
a list of people or things that are regarded as unacceptable or untrustworthy and should be excluded or avoided.
a blacklist
a clue or piece of information that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting.
a red herring
a person who performs professional, desk, managerial, or administrative work. It may be performed in an office or other administrative setting.
WHITE COLLAR JOB
in writing or print/ written
in black and white
an area of bruised skin around the eye resulting from a blow.
a black eye
NOT KNOW SOMETHING/OR TO HIDE SOMETHING FROM SOMEONE. NOT GIVE THEM THE INFORMATION THEY NEED
TO BE OR KEEP SOMEONE IN THE DARK
an excellent chance to do or get something
a golden opportunity
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
SOMETHING UNEXPECTED/SOMETHING WHICH HAPPENS SUDDENLY OR WITHOUT WARNING
OUT OF THE BLUE / A BOLT FROM THE BLUE
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
TO BE BORN INTO A RICH FAMILY/GROW UP IN A PRIVELIGED FAMILY
BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONE'S MOUTH
TO BE BEAT UP/WITH BRUISES
TO BE BLACK AND BLUE
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 happy or positive attitude that fails to notice negative things. Optimism, the tendency to see things in a positive light
rose coloured glasses/spectacles
to be sick or nervous
to be off colour
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
natural talent for growing plants
a green thumb / have green fingers
an illegal traffic or trade in officially controlled or scarce commodities.
the black market