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Color Expressions

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of idioms and phrases that use colors!

  1. 1.

    What does it mean to 'feel blue'?

    A
    To feel cold
    B
    To feel sick
    C
    To feel sad or depressed
    D
    To feel relaxed
  2. 2.

    What does 'seeing red' mean?

    A
    Being extremely angry
    B
    Feeling embarrassed
    C
    Having poor eyesight
    D
    Watching a sunset
  3. 3.

    What does a 'green thumb' refer to?

    A
    An injured finger
    B
    An unripe piece of fruit
    C
    A type of paint stain
    D
    A natural talent for gardening
  4. 4.

    What does 'a white lie' refer to?

    A
    A lie told in writing
    B
    A harmless or trivial lie told to avoid hurting feelings
    C
    A lie about one's age
    D
    A lie told under oath
  5. 5.

    If someone is described as 'green with envy,' what are they feeling?

    A
    Nauseated
    B
    Excited
    C
    Relieved
    D
    Very jealous
  6. 6.

    What does 'caught red-handed' mean?

    A
    Having sunburned hands
    B
    Wearing red gloves
    C
    Caught in the act of doing something wrong
    D
    Having painted something red
  7. 7.

    What does the expression 'out of the blue' mean?

    A
    From across the ocean
    B
    Completely unexpectedly
    C
    During a clear day
    D
    Feeling sad
  8. 8.

    What does it mean to 'paint the town red'?

    A
    To decorate for a holiday
    B
    To vandalize buildings
    C
    To start a political campaign
    D
    To go out and celebrate enthusiastically
  9. 9.

    What does 'a golden opportunity' refer to?

    A
    A sunny day for outdoor activities
    B
    A job in finance
    C
    An extremely favorable chance or occasion
    D
    A chance to find treasure
  10. 10.

    What does the phrase 'in the pink' mean?

    A
    Feeling embarrassed
    B
    Wearing pink clothing
    C
    Being financially wealthy
    D
    In excellent health or condition
  11. 11.

    What does the expression 'a grey area' refer to?

    A
    A boring topic
    B
    A foggy location
    C
    A situation that is unclear or not well-defined
    D
    An industrial district
  12. 12.

    What does 'to be given the green light' mean?

    A
    To be told to slow down
    B
    To be given permission to proceed
    C
    To be put on a waiting list
    D
    To be shown the exit
  13. 13.

    What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

    A
    During nighttime only
    B
    Every month without fail
    C
    Very rarely
    D
    During a lunar eclipse
  14. 14.

    What does the phrase 'to see the world through rose-colored glasses' mean?

    A
    To have poor eyesight
    B
    To view things in an overly optimistic way
    C
    To appreciate art and beauty
    D
    To travel around the world
  15. 15.

    What does the expression 'to roll out the red carpet' mean?

    A
    To prepare for a fire drill
    B
    To start a new business
    C
    To give someone a lavish or special welcome
    D
    To redecorate a room

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