Color Idioms
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Meaning: refers to a situation where things are not really clear
Example: Tina's story to the police on how she got mugged was different shades of grey as it was not consistent. Read more ➺
grass is always greener on the other side
Meaning: to think that other's part is better than mine
Example: The lawyer always thought that the grass is greener on the other side and left his profession to become an MBA graduate. Guess what? He is still struggling to find a job. Read more ➺
Meaning: hurt, either bodily, emotionally or psychologically
Example: The man beat his own mother black and blue! How could someone do such a horrible act? The mother is still praying for the best for him though. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a semi unconscious state so as to not have any memory of a particular moment
Example: The child's mother blacked out on seeing him at the hospital. Subsequently she had to be hospitalised too. Read more ➺
Meaning: people who have an inclination towards being fainthearted.
Example: Ginna's got a yellow streak which shows up the moment she is asked to stand up against Nick. Read more ➺
Meaning: a day of significance
Example: The day that I started my journey towards my real career was a red-letter day for me. Read more ➺
Meaning: The depression that is caused to new mothers after childbirth.
Example: Do not speak to her in a rude tone, she is just going through some baby blues right now and needs compassion from you. Read more ➺
Meaning: excited and happy.
Example: His wife was tickled pink when he sent her flowers and gifts at work for no reason. Read more ➺
a picture is worth a thousand words
Meaning: a picture conveys information more effectively than words
Example: A good presentation should contain more of graphics and less of text, since a picture is worth a thousand words. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reveal what one is really like
Example: I trusted her blindly, but when I was in need too much and called her for help, she showed her true colors. Read more ➺
