Jul 18, 2022
Learn IDIOMS
White elephant- something that has cost a lot of money but has no useful purpose.
For Example: The stadium is likely to become a white elephant after the championships are over.
White lie - a lie about a small or unimportant matter that someone tells to avoid hurting another person.
For Example: He told a little white lie as his excuse for missing the party.
Out of the blue - it is completely unexpected
For Example: My old roommate called me out of the blue.
Once in a blue moon - when we say that something happens once in a blue moon, what we mean is that it happens very rarely.
For Example: Because I live abroad, I get to see my parents once in a blue moon."
I have the blues - Feel depressed or sad.
For Example: I don't know what it is, but I find I always have the blues on Sundays.
To paint the town red - to go out and have an enjoyable time, typically by visiting various establishments, such as bars, restaurants, clubs, etc.
For Example:After our exams finished, we all decided to get dressed up and paint the town red.
Roll out the red carpet - to welcome someone as a very important person or guest.
For Example: I didn’t expect to get the red carpet treatment .
Catch someone red-handed - to catch someone while they are doing something illegal or wrong.
For Example: He was arrested after cops got a tip-off and caught them red-handed.
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