Color Idioms
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Meaning: to not be in debt
Example: The employees were in the black until the management wrapped up the entire business. Read more ➺
Meaning: of or relating to industrial work, especially the semiskilled and unskilled
Example: They hope the new manufacturing unit on the small town's outskirts will open up the doors for many more blue-collar jobs. Read more ➺
Meaning: A member of a rich and upper-class family.
Example: She comes from blue blood and grew up in a historic manor. Read more ➺
Meaning: a sudden and unexpected event or piece of news (typically annoying)
Example: The sudden uprising in many parts of the country was utterly a bolt from the blue for the ministry. Read more ➺
Meaning: very rarely
Example: The earthquakes hits once in a blue moon in this part of the earth, we never felt it. Read more ➺
Meaning: Written clearly so it can be read and understood without confusion.
Example: The rules are in black and white, so there's no misunderstanding. Read more ➺
Meaning: a disgrace
Example: I have always been the black sheep of my family. Everyone else has responsible jobs while I have chosen to be an artist. Read more ➺
Meaning: out of nowhere or unexpectedly
Example: Out of the blue, a deer came in front of my car. Read more ➺
