Color Idioms

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blue blood

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 ➺


a bolt from the blue

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 ➺


once in a blue moon

Meaning: very rarely

Example: The earthquakes hits once in a blue moon in this part of the earth, we never felt it. Read more ➺


in black and white

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 ➺


black sheep

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 ➺


out of the blue

Meaning: Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

Example: Emily received a scholarship offer out of the blue just days before the semester began. Read more ➺


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