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Cristina Unit 1
Idioms from Colors
Term | Definition |
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the black market | Market not controlled by the government, where things are sold in private and often against the law |
To feel blue | To feel sad or depressed. |
The green light | To give or get a signal or authorization to do something; the okay to start something |
Green with envy | Person who is very envious; jealous of someone else's good fortune |
In black and white | There is written proof of it; very clear and easy to understand |
In the black | Financially sound, have a positive balance on their account and that they owe no money; having money |
In the red | Owing money or having a negative account; in debt |
Out of the blue | Something happening by surprise, unexpectedly |
The red carpet | Give special treatment to an important visitor; special honors for a special or important person |
Red tape | Official rules and paperwork that prevent things from being done quickly; complicated official procedures and forms |
A white lie | Say something which is not true in order to protect someone or to avoid hurting their feelings |