English Idioms About “Colors”
Idiom: Until one is blue in the face
Meaning: (Talk/say something/shout until one is blue in the face) pointless efforts while trying to convince someone or change his mind.
Example: His parents tell him to do his homework until they are blue in the face. In fact, he never does his homework.
English Idioms About “Crime”
Idiom: There is honor among thieves
Meaning: When you say there is honor among thieves, this means that even among criminals there is honor and that they do not commit crimes against each other.
Example: The gangsters had a strong respect for their old boss which demonstrate that there is honor among thieves.
English Idioms About “Names”
Idiom: It has someone’s name on it
Meaning: Said about somthing that belongs to someone or meant for someone.
Example: This piece of cake has my name on it.
English Idioms About “Colors”
Idiom: Black and blue
Meaning: Covered in bruises
Example: He was black and blue the day after the accident
English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Call off the dogs
Meaning: Said when you want someone to stop criticizing you.
Example: Please, call off the dogs. I apologize for what I have done.
English Idioms About “Parts of the body”
Idiom: Curl your lip
Meaning: An upward movement of the side of the mouth to show dislike and disrespect.
Example: He asked her not curl her lip at him.
English Idioms About “Law”
Idiom: Signed, sealed and delivered
Meaning: (Also sealed and delivered) This expression refers to a document or an agreement which has been officially signed and completed satisfactorily.
Example: John: “Hey, have you finalized the purchase of the estate yet?” Leila: “Yes, I got all the documents… signed, sealed, and delivered!”