Idioms Related to Color
Across
- 1. Black as _____– Very dark or pitch-black.
- 3. Working-class labor jobs. [two words]
- 5. _____ and blue – Bruised or physically hurt.
- 6. Professional, office-based work. [two words]
- 8. _________ day – A special or important day. [two words]
- 12. Out of the ____ – Something unexpected.
- 13. _____ blue – Loyal and trustworthy.
- 15. ________ opportunity – A valuable chance.
- 16. In the black – Financially ______ or having no debt.
- 20. White as a ____ – Looking very pale due to fear or shock.
- 22. Born with a silver _____ in one’s mouth – Being born into wealth.
- 24. A notice of being fired from a job. [two words]
- 25. ________ treatment – Special treatment or luxury.
- 28. To cover up wrongdoings or mistakes.
- 32. Give the green _____ – To grant permission.
- 34. Grass is always _______ on the other side – The belief that others have it better.
- 35. Black _____ – A person who stands out as different or is an outcast.
- 37. Golden _______ – A large financial reward upon retirement or departure.
Down
- 2. Someone inexperienced or new at something.
- 4. Blue _____ – Belonging to a noble or aristocratic family.
- 7. ________ monster – A symbol of jealousy. [two words]
- 9. ________ pink – Very happy or pleased.
- 10. ______ ______– Illegal buying and selling. [two words]
- 11. A period of success or good luck. [two words]
- 14. In the red – Owing money or being in ___.
- 17. Red _____ – A warning sign.
- 18. ________ event – A formal event requiring elegant attire.
- 19. Once in a blue ____ – Something that happens rarely.
- 21. Supernatural or evil magical practices. [two words]
- 22. ______ red – Feeling very angry.
- 23. Black ___ – To lose consciousness or memory.
- 26. Caught _______ – Caught in the act of doing something wrong.
- 27. Green _____ – Skillful at gardening.
- 28. A small lie told to avoid hurting someone.
- 29. Green with ____ – Extremely jealous.
- 30. ______ lining – A positive aspect in a bad situation.
- 31. White ______ – A possession that is more trouble than it's worth.
- 33. Red ____ – Excessive bureaucracy or rules.
- 36. Wave the white _____ – To surrender or give up.
- 38. Feeling blue – Feeling ___ or depressed.