Color Idioms 1
energy from the sun
solar
using things again, like metal, glass, or paper
recycle
intentionally, not by accident
on purpose
The hunter killed a bear last hunting season.
A bear was killed by the hunter last hunting season.
everything around us: the air, the water, the land, and the earth
enviroment
do very well, be very successful
do with flying colors
The police caught a burglar ______________.
red-handed
My mother is baking a birthday cake.
A birthday cake is being baked (by my mother).
feeling sick to your stomach while riding in a boat/car/plane
look green
suddenly meet
run into
Why are you singing ______________? Cheer up. Life is good.
the blues
They grow rice in China.
Rice is grown in China.
want something that someone else has
envy
the first night a new movie is shown
opening night
Oh, come on, it's not rocket science. This story is ______________________.
black and white
They will build a new mansion for the celebrity.
A new mansion will be built for the celebrity.
wanting something that someone else has
envious
drop liquid by accident
spill
If you want to ____________ to your speaking, use more idioms.
add color to
Did you finish the essay for your English class?
Was the essay for your English class finished?