Color Idioms
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Meaning: Strongly fixed in one's beliefs, opinions, or habits and unlikely to change.
Example: John is a dyed in the wool conservative who has never supported any other political party. Read more ➺
Meaning: A foolish or absurd belief; obvious nonsense, especially something only a naïve person would believe.
Example: When Mark claimed the government controls the weather, I told him that sounded like green cheese. Read more ➺
Meaning: Sensationalist journalism that exaggerates, distorts, or dramatizes news to attract public attention rather than inform.
Example: The yellow press exaggerated the incident, turning a minor dispute into a national scandal. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something of no value; worthless.
Example: He said the broken watch wasn't worth a red cent. Read more ➺
Meaning: Inappropriate or indecent, especially a joke or remark.
Example: His speech shocked the audience because he slipped in an off color joke. Read more ➺
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 ➺
