Color Idioms
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Meaning: A period of success, good luck, or high achievement.
Example: The young cricketer entered a purple patch and broke several records in a single season. Read more ➺
Meaning: To show cowardice or be easily frightened in a difficult situation.
Example: The politician showed white feather by avoiding tough questions during the debate. Read more ➺
Meaning: Unclear or undefined situation that is open to interpretation.
Example: The law about online privacy is still a gray area. Read more ➺
Meaning: Symbolizes a point of decision in life, often representing a moment where a person must choose between diverging paths or life choices.
Example: He stood at the crossroads, just like in the poem, lost in the quiet of the yellow wood. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become very angry.
Example: When he saw the damage to his car, he saw red and started yelling. Read more ➺
Meaning: Achieve a task or goal very successfully.
Example: She completed the project with flying colours, impressing all her colleagues. Read more ➺
Meaning: a smart, educated woman who focuses on her studies, which some men do not like.
Example: She was often called a bluestocking because of her love for reading and discussing philosophy. Read more ➺
Meaning: a stock issued by a well-established, financially sound company with a history of reliable earnings and regular dividend payments.
Example: Investors often seek out blue-chip stocks like Coca-Cola and IBM for their portfolios. Read more ➺
Meaning: referring to the feeling of jealousy or envy.
Example: After seeing her friend's new car, Maria felt the green-eyed monster creeping up inside her. Read more ➺
Meaning: typically refers to a person who is shy, timid, or reserved in social situations.
Example: Avril is such a shrinking violet at parties; she always sticks to the sidelines and rarely speaks up. Read more ➺
