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black and blue

black and blue Meaning | Definition hurt, either bodily, emotionally or psychologically the colour that comes about on the skin because of broken capillaries when a person has been beaten ... Read on

black out

black out Meaning to be in a semi unconscious state so as to not have any memory of a particular moment usually it is a short span of ... Read on

yellow streak

yellow streak Meaning people who  have an inclination towards being fainthearted. referring to a cowardly trait in a person’s temperament. a  fault or a weak trait in a ... Read on

red letter day

red letter day Meaning a day of significance an important occasion, festival or holiday a birthday, anniversary or a day of remembrance a memorable day a special occasion ... Read on

green around the gills

green around the gills Meaning Someone who looks sick or nauseated. Just before a person is about to vomit, their cheeks and lips turn pale and eyes become ... Read on

baby blues

baby blues Meaning The depression that is caused to new mothers after childbirth. Anxious behaviour following childbirth. Example Sentences Do not speak to her in a rude tone, ... Read on

tickled pink

tickled pink Meaning | Synonyms excited and happy very much pleased delighted Example Sentences His wife was tickled pink when he sent her flowers and gifts at work ... Read on

between the devil and the deep blue sea

between the devil and the deep blue sea Meaning: between two equally difficult or unacceptable choices. Example: Trying to please both his boss and his wife puts him between ... Read on

in the black

in the black Meaning to not be in debt to be in a profitable condition (usually referred to businesses) to be making more (money) than spending to be ... Read on

blue-collar

blue-collar Meaning: of or relating to industrial work, especially the semiskilled and unskilled. Example: They hope the new manufacturing unit on the outskirts of the small town will ... Read on

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