{"product_id":"50-color-idioms-the-definitive-reference-for-everyday-english","title":"50 Color Idioms: Add Vivid Detail to Your Conversations","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n:root {\n    --brand-teal: #134e4a;\n    --text-main: #374151;\n    --bg-accent: #f8fafc;\n    --border-light: #e5e7eb;\n    --tag-bg: #dbeafe;\n    --tag-text: #1e40af;\n    --tag-common: #dcfce7;\n    --tag-common-text: #166534;\n}\n\nhtml { scroll-behavior: smooth; }\n\n.idiom-page { \n    max-width: 900px; \n    margin: 20px auto; \n    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; \n    line-height: 1.7; \n    color: var(--text-main);\n    padding: 0 12px;\n}\n\n\/* TEXT *\/\n.idiom-page p, \n.idiom-page td, \n.idiom-page div, \n.idiom-page li {\n    font-size: 18px !important; \n}\n\n\/* HEADINGS *\/\nh1 { \n    color: var(--brand-teal); \n    font-size: 32px !important; \n    margin-bottom: 20px; \n}\n\nh2 { \n    display: block;\n    scroll-margin-top: 120px;\n    margin-top: 60px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    color: var(--brand-teal);\n    clear: both;\n}\n\n\/* HERO *\/\n.hero-section {\n    background: var(--bg-accent);\n    padding: 30px;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    border-left: 8px solid var(--brand-teal);\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\n}\n\n\/* TAGS *\/\n.meta-wrapper { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }\n\n.tag { \n    font-size: 12px !important; \n    font-weight: 700; \n    text-transform: uppercase; \n    padding: 2px 8px; \n    border-radius: 4px; \n    background: var(--tag-bg); \n    color: var(--tag-text); \n}\n\n.tag.common { background: var(--tag-common); color: var(--tag-common-text); }\n.tag.informal { background: #fef9c3; color: #854d0e; }\n\n\/* MENU *\/\n.menu { \n    position: sticky; \n    top: 10px; \n    z-index: 1000;\n    display: flex; \n    flex-wrap: wrap; \n    gap: 8px; \n    justify-content: center;\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); \n    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);\n    padding: 12px; \n    margin: 20px 0; \n    border-radius: 10px; \n    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);\n    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n}\n\n\/* TOGGLE *\/\n.menu-toggle {\n    display: none;\n}\n\n.menu a { \n    text-decoration: none; \n    color: var(--brand-teal); \n    font-weight: 600; \n    font-size: 14px !important;\n    padding: 8px 14px; \n    border: 1px solid var(--border-light); \n    border-radius: 6px; \n    transition: 0.3s;\n}\n\n.menu a:hover { \n    background: var(--brand-teal); \n    color: #fff; \n}\n\n\/* TABLE *\/\ntable { \n    width: 100%; \n    border-collapse: collapse; \n    margin-bottom: 40px; \n}\n\nth, td { \n    border: 1px solid var(--border-light); \n    padding: 16px; \n    vertical-align: top; \n    text-align: left; \n}\n\nth { \n    background: #f1f5f9; \n    color: var(--brand-teal); \n    text-transform: uppercase; \n    font-size: 14px !important; \n}\n\n.idiom-name { \n    font-weight: 700; \n    color: #111; \n    display: block; \n    margin-bottom: 6px; \n}\n\n.example { \n    display: block; \n    margin-top: 8px; \n    color: #4b5563; \n    border-left: 4px solid #cbd5e1; \n    padding-left: 12px; \n    font-size: 16px !important;\n}\n\n\/* MOBILE *\/\n@media (max-width: 700px) {\n\n    h2 { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }\n\n    .menu-toggle {\n        display: block;\n        position: sticky;\n        top: 10px;\n        z-index: 1001;\n        background: var(--brand-teal);\n        color: #fff;\n        text-align: center;\n        padding: 12px;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        margin: 20px 0 10px 0;\n        cursor: pointer;\n    }\n\n    .menu {\n        display: none;\n        position: sticky;\n        top: 60px;\n    }\n\n    .menu.active {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n        gap: 8px;\n    }\n\n    th { display: none; }\n\n    td { \n        display: block; \n        width: 100%; \n        border-bottom: none; \n        padding: 14px;\n    }\n\n    tr { \n        display: block; \n        border: 1px solid var(--border-light); \n        margin-bottom: 20px; \n        border-radius: 10px; \n        overflow: hidden; \n    }\n\n    .hero-section {\n        padding: 20px;\n    }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-section\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eLearn 50 \u003cstrong\u003ecolor idioms\u003c\/strong\u003e with precise meanings, real-world examples, and usage tones. This comprehensive guide helps you understand how color-based expressions are used in everyday English, exams, and professional communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TOGGLE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"menu-toggle\" onclick=\"toggleMenu()\"\u003e\n☰ Browse by Color ↓\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- MENU --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"menu\" id=\"mobileMenu\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#red\"\u003e🔴 Red\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#blue\"\u003e🔵 Blue\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#green\"\u003e🟢 Green\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#yellow\"\u003e🟡 Yellow\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#black\"\u003e⚫ Black\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#white\"\u003e⚪ White\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#others\"\u003e🌈 Mixed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- RED --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"red\"\u003eRed Idioms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eSee red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag informal\"\u003eInformal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nBecome very angry.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eWhen he realized he had been cheated, he saw red and confronted the seller immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eRed flag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nA warning sign.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eFrequent delays in communication are a major red flag in professional dealings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eIn the red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nOperating at a loss.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe company remained in the red due to declining sales over the past year.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003ePaint the town red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag informal\"\u003eInformal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCelebrate wildly.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eAfter securing the deal, the team went out to paint the town red.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eRed-handed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCaught in the act.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe thief was caught red-handed while trying to escape with stolen goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eRoll out the red carpet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nGive special treatment.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe company rolled out the red carpet for its international partners.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eRed tape\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nExcessive bureaucracy.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe project was delayed due to unnecessary red tape in approvals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eCaught red-handed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCaught while doing something wrong.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe was caught red-handed copying during the exam.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BLUE --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"blue\"\u003eBlue Idioms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eFeeling blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nFeeling sad.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eShe felt blue after missing an important opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eOut of the blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nUnexpectedly.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe called me out of the blue after several years of silence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eOnce in a blue moon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nVery rarely.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eWe travel abroad once in a blue moon due to work commitments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBlue blood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nNoble origin.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe family is known for its blue blood and historical influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eTrue blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nLoyal and reliable.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe has remained true blue to his principles throughout his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBlue-collar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nManual labor workers.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe comes from a blue-collar background and values hard work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eTalk till you’re blue in the face\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nTalk endlessly without effect.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eYou can advise him till you’re blue in the face, but he won’t change.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBlue ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nFirst prize or highest quality.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHer project won the blue ribbon at the national competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- GREEN --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"green\"\u003eGreen Idioms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGreen with envy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nVery jealous.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe was green with envy after seeing his colleague’s promotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGreen light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nPermission to proceed.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe board gave the green light to launch the new product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGive the green light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nAuthorize something.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eManagement decided to give the green light to the expansion plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGreen thumb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSkill in gardening.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eShe has a green thumb and maintains a beautiful garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGreenhorn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag informal\"\u003eInformal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nAn inexperienced person.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eAs a greenhorn, he struggled to adapt to the fast-paced environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGreen around the gills\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nLooking sick.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eAfter the long trip, she looked green around the gills.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGreen shoots\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSigns of recovery.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThere are green shoots of economic recovery in recent reports.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- YELLOW --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"yellow\"\u003eYellow Idioms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eYellow-bellied\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag informal\"\u003eInformal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCowardly.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe was too yellow-bellied to speak up against wrongdoing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eYellow streak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag informal\"\u003eInformal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCowardice.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHis yellow streak became evident during the crisis.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eHave a yellow streak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag informal\"\u003eInformal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nBe cowardly.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe has a yellow streak when it comes to taking risks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BLACK --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"black\"\u003eBlack Idioms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBlack sheep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nOdd or disreputable member.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe is considered the black sheep of the family due to his actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eIn the black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nProfitable.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe company is finally in the black after years of losses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBlack market\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nIllegal trade.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eEssential goods were being sold on the black market during the shortage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBlacklist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nBan or exclude.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe firm decided to blacklist vendors who violated agreements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBlackmail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCoerce using threats.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe attempted to blackmail the company with confidential information.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003ePitch black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCompletely dark.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe road was pitch black after the power outage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBlack out\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nLose consciousness or power.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe entire city blacked out during the storm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHITE --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"white\"\u003eWhite Idioms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eWhite lie\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nHarmless lie.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eShe told a white lie to avoid hurting her friend’s feelings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eWhite elephant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCostly but useless.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe unused building became a financial white elephant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eWhite-collar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nOffice-based work.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe transitioned into a white-collar job after years in manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eShow the white flag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSurrender.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe team showed the white flag after losing momentum.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eAs white as a sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nVery pale.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe turned as white as a sheet upon hearing the shocking news.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eWhitewash\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nCover up wrongdoing.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe report was criticized for attempting to whitewash serious issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- MIXED --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"others\"\u003eMixed Color Idioms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eTickled pink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag informal\"\u003eInformal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nVery pleased.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eShe was tickled pink when she received the award.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eIn the pink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nIn good health.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eAfter recovering, he was back in the pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGolden opportunity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nExcellent chance.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThis internship is a golden opportunity for career growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGolden handshake\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nLarge severance payment.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe received a golden handshake upon retirement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGolden rule\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nBasic principle.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHonesty remains the golden rule in business ethics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eWorth your weight in gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nExtremely valuable.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eA reliable employee is worth their weight in gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eSilver lining\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nPositive side of a bad situation.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eEven setbacks have a silver lining if you learn from them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eBorn with a silver spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nBorn into wealth.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eHe was born with a silver spoon and had access to every opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eSilver tongue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nPersuasive speaker.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eWith his silver tongue, he convinced the entire audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGrey area\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag professional\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nUnclear situation.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThe legal issue falls into a grey area without clear guidelines.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idiom-name\"\u003eGrey matter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag common\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nIntelligence.\n\u003cspan class=\"example\"\u003eThis puzzle will really test your grey matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cscript\u003e\nfunction toggleMenu() {\n    var menu = document.getElementById(\"mobileMenu\");\n    menu.classList.toggle(\"active\");\n}\n\n\/* Auto-close on click (premium UX) *\/\ndocument.querySelectorAll(\"#mobileMenu a\").forEach(link =\u003e {\n    link.addEventListener(\"click\", () =\u003e {\n       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