Colorful IDIOMS

Match the expressions with the correct definition and put the right sentence into the gaps.

1. see red to give permission for someone to do something

or for something to happen

2. white elephant be very angry

3. once in a blue moon be very jealous

4. raise a white flag be very happy or amused

5. feel blue to surrender, to give up

6. give the green light very rarely

7. tickled pink useless possession

5. green with envy feel sad

1. My Dad is working in Scotland and he visits home .....................................every couple of years.

2. I was really ....................................after she told me she was leaving.

3. I decided to raise .......................................and stop arguing with my husband.

4. Sara's style is great. I am ................................. over her new wardrobe.

5. I .......................... when that guy grabbed my sister's purse.

6. Tom gave his son ................................. to join the police academy.

7. I think I am getting old. Nowadays my old DVD player is a ............................ I only watch HBO now.

8.Look at this beautiful dress! I’m sure your daughter will be ..........................................to receive such a
gift.