Meaning of 'Rose-colored glasses'
What does the saying 'Rose-colored glasses' mean?
Idiom: Rose-colored glasses
Meaning:
If people see things through rose-colored (coloured) glasses, they see them in a more positive light than they really are.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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