Mind a word game?
Can you guess what these mean?
Blackball
a) To cheat at roulette
b) To vote against someone
c) To win at bowls
Black sheep
a) Someone who mindlessly follows the example of others
b) Someone who is considered a disgrace to the family
c) A union member who goes to work while others are on strike
Blue-blooded
a) Aristocratic
b) Cowardly
c) Hot-tempered
Blue collar
a) Aristocratic
b) Involved in manual labour
c) Possessive, jealous
In a brown study
a) Deep in thought
b) Depressed
c) Sycophantic
Golden handshake
A generous payment made ... a) in recognition of a job well done
b) when you narrowly fail to win a jackpot or star prize
c) when you retire or leave your job
(To have) green fingers
a) To be envious, especially of other people’s money
b) To have a natural talent for gardening
c) To be unsophisticated, foolishly trusting
Grey area
One that is a) dull
b) not clearly defined
c) set aside for future building development
Purple prose
Writing that is ... a) evocative of winter
b) unnecessarily elaborate
c) very dull
Red herring
a) A distraction
b) A fish dish popular in India c
) An untrustworthy person
Red-letter day
a) A day when disaster strikes
b) An important occasion
c) The last working day of the month
Red tape
a) Luxurious extras included in the price of a holiday
b) Tape scattered in celebration during a procession
c) Time-consuming official procedure
White-knuckle
a) Always ready to start a fight
b) Cowardly
c) Frightening
Yellow-bellied
a) Cowardly
b) Disloyal
c) A habitual liar
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