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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…

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

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