In The Pink

Also used: in the pink of health in the pink of condition Meaning of Idioim ‘In the Pink’ To be in the pink means to be in very good health; in good spirits; in perfect condition; feeling great both physically and emotionally. 1,2,3 Sentence Examples “How are you?” asked Victoria. “In the pink,” answered Oliver. … Read more

White as a Ghost

Also: White as a sheet pale as a ghost Meaning of Idiom ‘White as a Ghost’ To be as white as a ghost means to be very pale or white in the face due to shock or illness; also used to describe a very pale skin tone due to lack of sun exposure. Usage Notes … Read more

Lily White

Meaning of Idiom ‘Lily White’ 1. Pure white or white as a lily. 2. To be innocent, virtuous, and pure; to have a perfect character and only good qualities; to act as if one is innocent and virtuous (often used sarcastically or mockingly). 3. Composted mostly of people of Anglo Saxon or Northern European descent; segregated … Read more

In the Black

Meaning of Idiom ‘In the Black’ If a business is in the black, it is making a profit and not in debt. Opposite of in the red. Usage Notes The idiom ‘in the black’ usually refers to businesses but it can be used to refer to the finances of an individual. Sentence Examples “Thanks to … Read more

In the Red

Meaning of Idiom ‘In the Red’ If a business is in the red, it is in debt and losing money. Opposite of in the black. Usage Notes The idiom ‘in the red’ usually refers to businesses but it can be used to refer to an individual’s finances. Sentence Examples “Our restaurant has been in the … Read more

Baby Blues

Baby Blues Meaning 1. Baby blues is a slight sadness or depression that occurs in pregnant women or in new mothers after they have given birth, usually temporary and brought on by fluctuating hormone levels in the body. A longer, more seriou8s period of depression after pregnancy is known as post-partum depression. 2. Baby blue … Read more

Out of the Blue

Also: out of a clear blue sky, out of nowhere Meaning of Idiom ‘Out of the Blue’ Out of the blue means without warning; completely unexpectedly; from an unknown or unforeseen source or for an unknown reason; at a completely unexpected time. 1,2,3,4 The variation ‘out of a clear blue sky’ is sometimes rendered without … Read more

White Elephant

Meaning of Idiom ‘White Elephant’ A white elephant is an unwanted, useless, and troublesome possession or item that is too expensive or too much work to maintain and which is not worth the effort. 1,2,3,4 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage White elephant is sometimes confused with the … Read more

Green With Envy

Meaning of Idiom ‘Green With Envy’ To be green with envy means to wish very much that you had the same possessions or good fortune that someone else has; to be very envious or jealous. 1,2,3 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to my YouTube channel! Usage The phrase green with jealousy is … Read more

Once in a Blue Moon

Meaning Of Idiom ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ Once in a blue moon means not very often; very rarely; only once in a long period of time; practically never. 1,2,3  Examples Of Use “I only get to see my family once in a blue moon now that I live in France.” “I used to paint … Read more