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
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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
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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