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May 31
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Colour Idioms - AIRC624

Craig Wealand
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Have you ever wondered why someone would be 'green with envy' or why a 'golden opportunity' is so much better than a regular one? 
English is a very visual language, and today you'll learn some colour-based idioms that will help make your spoken and written English a bit more colourful. 

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