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What phrases have color in them?

There are many phrases that have color in them! Here are some examples, categorized by type:

Figurative Language:

* Blue with cold: Feeling very cold.

* Green with envy: Extremely jealous.

* Black as night: Very dark.

* Red with anger: Extremely angry.

* White as a sheet: Pale from fear or illness.

* See red: Become very angry.

* Grey areas: Areas of uncertainty or ambiguity.

* Black and white: Simple and clear, without any shades of grey.

* Rainbow coalition: A diverse group of people united by a common cause.

Everyday Expressions:

* Out of the blue: Unexpectedly.

* Once in a blue moon: Very rarely.

* Paint the town red: Have a wild time.

* Catch someone red-handed: Catch someone in the act of doing something wrong.

* White lie: A small, harmless lie.

* Black sheep: Someone who doesn't fit in or is different from the rest.

* Golden opportunity: A very good chance.

* Silver lining: A positive aspect of a negative situation.

Idioms:

* See the light at the end of the tunnel: To see hope or a way out of a difficult situation.

* Have a green thumb: To be good at gardening.

* Feel blue: To be sad or depressed.

* Give the green light: To authorize or approve something.

* Get the green light: To be authorized or approved.

* Be caught in a red herring: To be misled by a distraction.

* A red flag: A warning sign.

Other:

* Red carpet: A sign of special treatment or honor.

* Black box: A device used to record data in case of an accident.

* White noise: A steady, consistent sound that helps to mask other noises.

This is just a small sample of the many phrases that include color. There are countless others, and the specific meanings can vary depending on the context.

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