15 Idioms on colours - Set 04

46. Green with envy

• Meaning: Extremely jealous or envious of someone else's success, possessions, or advantages.

• Sentence Usage 1: When she got the promotion, her colleagues turned green with envy.

• Sentence Usage 2: Seeing her classmates receive scholarships, he couldn't help but feel green with envy.

47. Give someone the green light / get the green light

• Meaning: To give permission or approval for something to proceed, or to receive such permission.

• Sentence Usage 1: The project was given the green light by the management, and implementation began immediately.

• Sentence Usage 2: After thorough evaluation, the government finally got the green light to launch the new initiative.

48. Grass is always greener on the other side

• Meaning: People often think others' situations or circumstances are better than their own.

• Sentence Usage 1: She thought changing jobs would solve all her problems, but the grass is always greener on the other side.

• Sentence Usage 2: Don't assume that moving to a new city will automatically bring happiness; the grass is not always greener on the other side.

49. Green belt

• Meaning: An area of open land with trees and grass, often surrounding a city or separating different zones.

• Sentence Usage 1: The city is committed to preserving its green belts to provide residents with recreational spaces.

• Sentence Usage 2: The urban planner suggested creating a green belt to maintain biodiversity and improve air quality.

50. Green thumb/green finger

• Meaning: A natural talent for gardening or the ability to make plants thrive.

• Sentence Usage 1: My grandmother has a green thumb; her garden is filled with flourishing plants and flowers.

• Sentence Usage 2: With her green finger, she transformed the backyard into a lush and vibrant garden.

51. A grey area

• Meaning: A topic or situation that is unclear, not easily categorized, or lacks defined boundaries.

• Sentence Usage 1: The legality of the new technology falls into a grey area that requires further legal clarification.

• Sentence Usage 2: The decision-making process for such cases is often a grey area with many subjective elements.

52. A golden opportunity

• Meaning: An excellent chance for success, advancement, or achievement.

• Sentence Usage 1: Missing the scholarship was disappointing because it was a golden opportunity for her education.

• Sentence Usage 2: Seizing the job offer was a golden opportunity for him to kick-start his career.

53. A golden handshake

• Meaning: A generous severance package offered to an employee, especially as an incentive for early retirement or voluntary resignation.

• Sentence Usage 1: The experienced executive received a golden handshake after years of dedicated service to the company.

• Sentence Usage 2: The company provided a golden handshake to employees affected by the downsizing.

54. Golden boy

• Meaning: A young man who is exceptionally talented, successful, or favored by others.

• Sentence Usage 1: He has been the golden boy of the company since joining, achieving outstanding results in every project.

• Sentence Usage 2: The young actor became the golden boy of Hollywood after winning several prestigious awards.

55. Tickled pink

• Meaning: Extremely pleased, delighted, or amused.

• Sentence Usage 1: She was tickled pink when she received the surprise gift from her friends.

• Sentence Usage 2: The children were tickled pink by the entertaining magician at the birthday party.

56. See pink elephants

• Meaning: To experience hallucinations or imaginary visions, especially due to alcohol or drug consumption.

• Sentence Usage 1: After consuming a few too many drinks, he started seeing pink elephants.

• Sentence Usage 2: The bizarre combination of medications made him see pink elephants, leading to a surreal experience.

57. Pink Slip

• Meaning: A notice of termination or dismissal from employment.

• Sentence Usage 1: Unfortunately, she received a pink slip during the company's downsizing.

• Sentence Usage 2: Many employees feared getting a pink slip as the company faced financial challenges.

58. In the pink of something

• Meaning: In very good health, condition, or form.

• Sentence Usage 1: Despite her age, she remains in the pink of health and leads an active lifestyle.

• Sentence Usage 2: Regular exercise and a balanced diet contribute to staying in the pink of physical fitness.

59. To be shown the red card

• Meaning: To be dismissed or ejected, often from a sports event, due to unacceptable behavior.

• Sentence Usage 1: The unruly fan was shown the red card and escorted out of the stadium.

• Sentence Usage 2: Any player involved in violent conduct risks being shown the red card by the referee.

60. To be in the red

• Meaning: To have negative financial balances or debts; operating at a financial loss.

• Sentence Usage 1: The company has been in the red for the past two quarters, prompting cost-cutting measures.

• Sentence Usage 2: Personal expenses exceeded income, causing her bank account to be consistently in the red.