Colors in language

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Colors

Nature

Creatures

Foods

Fashion

Colors In

Languages

Blue

1- Out of the blue:

Unexpected

2- Feeling blue:

To feel sad or unhappy

Green

1- Green room:

A room (in a theater or studio) where performers can relax before or after appearances

2- Get the green light:

Get approval to move ahead or proceed with a project or task

Gray

1- Gray mood:

An unhappy mood .

2- Gray market:

The business of buying or selling items that are priced below what has been regulated .

Red

1- Not worth a red cent:

Having no value .

2- Red letter day:

A memorable, joyful day.

Pink

1- Pinkie finger:

The smallest finger on the human hand .

2- Pinking shears:

Scissors with serrated blades.

Purple

1- Born to the purple:

A person who is born into a noble or royal family.

Black

1- Black comedy:

Creating comedy out of a tragic event or situation.

2- Blackmail:

To demand payment or action by means of a threat .

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