Colour idioms in English: tone, meaning, and context
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Treat a colour idiom as a whole expression. Out of the blue means unexpectedly, green with envy means very jealous, red tape means unnecessary official procedures, and black and white means clear and definite. Check the relationship between the speaker, listener, and situation before choosing one.
Out of the blue, the museum offered Lena an interview.