colorfull idioms and expresions Flashcards
1
Q
a small lie that is told to be polite or avoid hurting someone’s feelings
A
a white lie
2
Q
a late night flight that arrives early in the morning
A
a red eye
3
Q
to be skilled at gardening
A
to have a green thumb
4
Q
very jealous, envious
A
green with envy
5
Q
something that is unclear, undefined
A
a grey area
6
Q
to be caught in the act of doing something
A
to be caught red-handed
7
Q
the outcast, the odd one out, unlike the others
A
the black sheep
8
Q
extremely pleased
A
tickled pink
9
Q
very rarely
A
once in a blue moon
10
Q
randomly, without warning, suprisingly
A
out of the blue
