Speak Better English with Harry Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 558
Oct 22, 2025
Discover vibrant English idioms that incorporate colors! From feeling blue to getting the green light, this discussion enhances your vocabulary for everyday conversations. Learn what it means to be green with envy or to see red in anger. Explore idioms like once in a blue moon and red herring for clarity in your expressions. Gain insights on colorful language that can elevate your English skills, whether for exams or casual chats. Tune in to brighten up your language with these fun phrases!
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Buying On The Black Market
- Use "on the black market" to describe obtaining illegal or hard-to-find goods.
- Be discreet because purchases may be risky or costly.
Social Cost Of Crossing A Picket Line
- "Blackleg" labels someone who breaks a strike and loses coworkers' trust.
- Social punishment like shunning follows crossing the picket line.
Getting The Green Light
- Ask for the "green light" when you need formal approval to start a project.
- Expect funding or resources once stakeholders give their agreement.