Question

Complete the idioms and phrases with the names of colors : red, blue, yellow, white,green,black 1. The boys in....-the police 2. A... rag to a bull -something that will make someone angry 3.whiter than...-completely fair or honest 4. To be ....-to be not brave 5. To be the... sheep in the family- to be villain in the family 6. .... With envy -extremely, envious of what another has or does 7. Talk a......... streak-to talk a lot without pausing 8. .... lie- a lie that does no harm and is merely more convenient 9. Turn the air ...... -use a lot of 10. A...... thumb-a good gardener

Answer 1

1. The boys in BLUE -the police - полицейский
2. A RED rag to a bull -something that will make someone angry -что-л., приводящее в бешенство
3.whiter than  WHITE  -completely fair or honest - белее белого, белоснежный, честный 
4. To be YELLOW -to be not brave  - быть трусом
5. To be the BLACK sheep in the family- to be villain in the family - в семье не без урода 
6. GREEN With envy -extremely, envious of what another has or does  - позеленеть от зависти
7. Talk a. BLUE streak-to talk a lot without pausing - тараторить, говорит без умолку
8. BLACK  lie- a lie that does no harm and is merely more convenient  - низкая ложь 
9. Turn the air BLUE -use a lot of - сквернословить; выругаться; материться
10. A.GREEN thumb-a good gardener - дар разводить растения

Answer 2

1. The boys in blue - the police This phrase is commonly used to refer to police officers, as they typically wear blue uniforms.

2. A red rag to a bull - something that will make someone angry This phrase means that something is likely to provoke a strong negative reaction or anger from someone, just like waving a red rag in front of a bull would.

3. Whiter than white - completely fair or honest This expression is used to describe someone or something that is considered to be completely pure, honest, or morally upright.

4. To be yellow - to be not brave If someone is described as being "yellow," it means they are cowardly or lacking in courage.

5. To be the black sheep in the family - to be the villain in the family This phrase refers to a person who is considered to be the odd one out or the troublemaker in a family, often behaving in a way that goes against the values or expectations of the rest of the family.

6. Green with envy - extremely envious of what another has or does When someone is "green with envy," it means they are intensely jealous or envious of someone else's possessions, achievements, or qualities.

7. Talk a blue streak - to talk a lot without pausing This phrase means to speak very quickly and continuously, without taking breaks or pauses.

8. White lie - a lie that does no harm and is merely more convenient A white lie is a minor or harmless lie told in order to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to make a situation more comfortable.

9. Turn the air blue - use a lot of profanity This phrase means to use a lot of foul or vulgar language, often in an angry or emotional outburst.

10. A green thumb - a good gardener Having a "green thumb" means being skilled or successful in gardening, having a talent for growing plants and maintaining a beautiful garden.