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American English – a colorful language

In American English, colors are used not only with their primary meanings but also in a figurative sense. These are usually expressions in which they participate, but we don't translate them literally

In American English, colors are used not only with their primary meanings but also in a figurative sense. These are usually expressions in which they participate, but we don't translate them literally—they have a different meaning.

RED

see red – become very angry

red-letter day – a memorable, especially important or happy day

BLUE

Out of the blue – suddenly and unexpectedly

True-blue – faithful or unwaveringly loyal

To feel blue – to be sad and unhappy

PINK

In the pink – in very good condition; healthy

GREEN

Green-eyed monster – jealousy

WHITE

White lie – a minor, polite or harmless lie

Wave the white flag – to give up, to surrender; yield

BLACK

Black sheep (of the family) – a person who causes shame or embarrassment because of his / her behavior