IDIOMS – Part 17

Out of the blue

Meaning-Something that happened unexpectedly              

In the red

Meaning-To owe money, to not have money

Give someone the green light

Meaning-To give permission       

A white lie

Meaning-To tell a lie that is not very serious         

Green with envy

Meaning-To be jealous/envious 

Day and night

Meaning-Continually working without stopping   

Drop out

Meaning-To leave without finishing

Learn by heart

Meaning-To memorise

Pass with flying colours

Meaning-To pass a test with a high grade             

Bookworm

Meaning-Someone who reads a lot