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Jul 28 in ๐ For Students
Using Colours to Express Ourselves (With Examples)
Good day everyone!
This post is inspired by a recent post in the community and will look at how we can use colours in English to add flavour to our language.
Colours can add rich meanings to our sentences and allow us to express ourselves in a more creative way.
Here are some common examples:
1. Feeling Blue ๐ต
Meaning: Feeling sad or depressed.
Example: "After hearing the bad news, she was feeling blue."
2. Seeing Red ๐ด
Meaning: Becoming very angry.
Example: "When he saw the mess, he started seeing red."
3. Green with Envy ๐ข
Meaning: Very jealous.
Example: "She was green with envy when she saw her friend's new car."
4. White Lie โช๏ธ
Meaning: A harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someoneโs feelings.
Example: "He told a white lie to avoid upsetting her about the surprise party."
5. Out of the Blue ๐ต
Meaning: Something happening unexpectedly.
Example: "She called me out of the blue after years of no contact."
6. Golden Opportunity ๐
Meaning: A very good chance to do something.
Example: "Getting that internship was a golden opportunity for his career."
7. In the Black โซ๏ธ
Meaning: Financially profitable.
Example: "After a tough year, the company is finally in the black."
8. In the Red ๐ด
Meaning: In debt or losing money.
Example: "They have to cut expenses because they are in the red."
9. Tickled Pink ๐ธ
Meaning: Very pleased or delighted.
Example: "She was tickled pink to receive the award."
10. Grey Area ๐
Meaning: Something unclear or not easily categorised.
Example: "The rules on internet privacy are still a grey area."
I hope you find value in this post, does your native language also have examples of this? Share them below! ๐ (Please explain what they mean in English)
All the best!
Dave ๐
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