5 Color Idioms

Here are popular idioms related to colors, along with their meanings and example sentences to illustrate their use:

1. True Colors

Meaning

Refers to a person’s genuine character, personality, or intentions, often revealed in challenging or unexpected situations. It often implies a contrast between someone’s initial impression and their actual nature.

In a sentence

  1. He showed his true colors when he refused to help his friend.
  2.  You can really see someone’s true colors when they’re under pressure.

2. Out of the blue

Meaning

Something surprising or unexpected.

In a sentence

  1. Their decision to move abroad came completely out of the blue.
  2. He called me out of the blue after years of no contact.

3. A white lie

Meaning

A harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to make a situation more pleasant.

In a sentence

  1. I told a white lie and said I loved the gift to avoid disappointing her.
  2. Sometimes a white lie can keep the peace in a difficult situation.

4. Black and white

Meaning

Something simple and clearly defined.

In a sentence

  1. The situation isn’t as black and white as you might think.
  2. Life isn’t always black and white.

5. Caught red handed

Meaning

Discovered in the act of doing something wrong.

In a sentence

  1. The student was caught red-handed cheating during the exam.
  2.  She tried to sneak cookies from the jar but was caught red-handed by her mom

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claire
claire
2 months ago

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2 months ago

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Ynna
2 months ago

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Ronan
2 months ago

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Beverly
2 months ago

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