Color Idioms
What does someone really mean when they are "feeling blue"?
They really mean, I'm feeling sad
What does it mean when someone responds, "when pigs fly"?
It will likely never happen
"I'd love to buy it but it's worth a pretty penny"
"A pretty penny" refers to.....
something being very expensive
What does someone really mean when they say "two peas in a pod"?
both are the same or are always together
"We're all in the same boat" refers to....
We're all facing the same problem
What does someone really mean when they "give the green light"?
permission to begin or go forward with something, such as a project, job, etc...
What does it mean to "kill 2 birds with 1 stone"
To take care of two tasks at the same time.
What is meant when "Looks like a million bucks" is said?
To look really good, happy, or healthy
A "couch potato" refers to someone....
who is not very active and just likes to sit around
What is meant when someone is "barking up the wrong tree"?
Asking the wrong person
When a person expresses that they are the "black sheep", what do they really mean?
A member of the family who does not fit in or has a bad reputation
Sarah says, "Jerry is a bookworm."
What is Sarah saying about Jerry?Jerry is a person who studies or reads more than usual.
"Money doesn't grow on trees" refers to....
Money isn't easy to earn
Who spilled the beans? also means....
Who revealed the secret?
A "slap on the wrist" actually means....
Did not get a severe punishment
When you are given a "golden opportunity"
There is a good chance to do or succeed at something
"Who let the cat out of the bag?" really means...
Who told the secret?
When someone says "money talks", they really mean...
Wealth or people who have money have a lot of power or influence
What is meant by the phrase "bring home the bacon"?
To earn the income or the money for the family
When somethings costs "an arm and a leg"?
It is very expensive
When someone expresses "once in a blue moon", they are really saying....
It is very rarely
What is being said when there are "ants in your pants"
That the person is always moving and squirming.
"A dime a dozen" means.....
it is very common
To "butter someone up" actually means...
to be extra nice to someone (usually for selfish reasons)
When you are told to "hold your horses", what is really being said is........
to be patient