Colourful idioms

sophie100 · #1 (**permalink**) 25-Jun-2007, 09:09

Hi,

I'm a new mmeber.

One of my friend wants to know about colourful idioms. We both know what idioms are. She wants to know the meaning of "colourful idioms". She thinks that colourful idioms are related to the colours. Only the idioms which include a colour in it (green ,red ,yellow,black,blue etc....).

But I really don't think it has anything to do with the "colour". I think "colourful idioms" means like "beautiful expressions". It's like we use colourful as an "adjective".

What do you think is correct ? I really would like to hear the answer.

Thanks

Anglika · #2 (**permalink**) 25-Jun-2007, 10:36

Hello Sophie, welcome to the forums. This is answered on your first (unregistered) posting.

sophie100 · #3 (**permalink**) 25-Jun-2007, 13:22

Hi Anglika,

Thank you so much for your explanation. So you do think that it has nothing to do with the colours!!!!

Thanks

Anglika · #4 (**permalink**) 25-Jun-2007, 19:03

Unlikely! I would hope that a teacher would make sure the class knew what was meant.

sophie100 · #5 (**permalink**) 27-Jun-2007, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anglika

Unlikely! I would hope that a teacher would make sure the class knew what was meant.

Yes,she is right!!!! Is any one there to help me and my friend??????


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