To have the blues
to be sad or depressed
black sheep
to be the outcast or odd one in the group
To be green with envy
to be very jealous, envious
golden opportunity
the perfect chance
To show one’s true colours
to show one’s real self
Once in a blue moon
very rarely
black and white
(of a situation or debate) involving clearly defined opposing principles or issues
*no grey area
To have a green thumb
to be skilled at gardening
To be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
to be born into a rich family
To colour within the lines
To behave conventionally, to follow the rules
Out of the blue
randomly, without warning, unexpectedly
to black out
to faint
To green-light
to give permission to proceed
silver screen
the cinema industry; cinema films collectively
With flying colours
to do something very well