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065. All The Colours of The Rainbow

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scarlet
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crimson
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shocking pink
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navy blue
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turquoise
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beige
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chestnut
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ruby
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emerald
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amber
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coral
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sapphire
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jade
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pastel
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mauve
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fluorescent
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tinge
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reddish brown
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blue-collar
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red
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red-letter day
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green party
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black
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black market
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black sheep
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gray
scarlet
scarlet
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having a bright red color

crimson
crimson
Adjective
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having a rich, dark red color with tints of purple

shocking pink
shocking pink
Adjective
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/ʃˈɑːkɪŋ pˈɪŋk/

having a vibrant and electrifying shade of pink, often with a bold and intense tone

navy blue
navy blue
Adjective
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/nˈeɪvi blˈuː/

having a very dark blue color like the deep sea

turquoise
turquoise
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greenish-blue in color

beige
beige
Adjective
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having a pale, light brown color like sand

chestnut
chestnut
Adjective
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having a red-brown color

ruby
ruby
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purplish-red in color

emerald
emerald
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having a bright green color

amber
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having a yellowish-brown color

coral
coral
Adjective
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having a pinkish-orange color

sapphire
sapphire
Adjective
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having a bright purplish-blue color

jade
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of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green

pastel
pastel
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a soft and delicate color, often with a high level of lightness and low saturation

mauve
mauve
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having a pale purple color between violet and pink, such as mallow flower

fluorescent
fluorescent
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displaying a very bright, vivid, or glowing color, often appearing unnatural or highly noticeable

tinge
tinge
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a slight but appreciable amount

reddish brown
reddish brown
noun
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/ɹˈɛdɪʃ bɹˈaʊn/

a shade of brown with a tinge of red

blue-collar
blue-collar
Adjective
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/blˈuːkˈɑːlɚ/

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

white-collar
red
red
Adjective
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having the color of tomatoes or blood

red-letter day
red-letter day
noun
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/ɹˈɛdlˈɛɾɚ dˈeɪ/
Idiom

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

What is the origin of the idiom "red-letter day" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "red-letter day" can be traced back to medieval manuscripts. In religious texts, particularly in the Christian tradition, important feast days and holy days were traditionally written in red ink or highlighted with red letters to signify their significance. The practice of using red ink for these special days can be traced back to as early as the 8th century. It is commonly used to describe personal milestones such as birthdays, weddings, graduations, or anniversaries, which hold special importance and are celebrated with joy and enthusiasm.

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compound noun
green party
noun
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/ɡɹˈiːn pˈɑːɹɾi/

an environmentalist political party

black
black
Adjective
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having the color that is the darkest, like most crows

white
black market
noun
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/blˈæk mˈɑːɹkɪt/

the illegal purchase and selling of goods in high price, ofen in an unreasonable price

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compound noun
black sheep
black sheep
noun
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/blˈæk ʃˈiːp/
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

someone who is regarded as shameful, embarrassing, or disgraceful within their family or group

What is the origin of the idiom "black sheep" and when to use it?

The idiom "black sheep" originated in the early 18th century. It refers to the world of sheep farming, where black sheep were considered less desirable because their dark wool could not be easily dyed or blended with white wool. This association led to the metaphorical use of "black sheep" to describe a person who stands out or deviates from the expected norms within a family or group. The idiom is typically used in a negative way to describe someone who is different from the others in a family or group.

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compound noun
gray
Adjective
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lacking in vividness or cheerfulness

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