Color Trios Trivia Quiz

Answer: red

"Redneck" is a disparaging term used to describe an American, generally from a Southern rural area, who is uneducated and ignorant. The Red Menace is a cold war term referring to Communism in the Soviet Union. "Red tape" denotes excessive, and sometimes redundant, paperwork that abounds in bureaucratic processes.

Answer: white

White knuckles refer to a state of fear or tension. A white elephant is an item that no one really wants. "White trash" is a derogatory term used to describe uncouth Caucasians of low socioeconomic standing.

Answer: pink

A pink slip signifies that one has been let go from his/her job. To be tickled pink is to be absolutely delighted. A pink elephant is a visual hallucination brought on by an overindulgence in adult beverages.

Answer: silver

To be handed something on a silver platter is to be given an advantage over others without doing anything to earn it. A silver lining is something good that is present in an otherwise dismal circumstance. A silver bullet originally meant the agent that could kill a werewolf; the phrase has been generalized to mean anything that magically fixes a difficult situation.

Answer: yellow

The "Yellow Peril" was a term coined at the end of the 19th century, which persisted through the mid-20th. It referred to people of Asian origin who were thought to pose a threat to Westerners. Yellow journalism denotes a low form of reporting that is sensational and not necessarily completely true. A yellow streak is a feature supposedly possessed by a coward.

Answer: blue

Little Boy Blue was a tired shepherd who fell asleep in a haystack, neglecting his flock. The bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas. Blue chips are stocks of very large and financially stable companies-or the color of poker chips that have the highest value.

Answer: brown

To brown nose is to curry favor shamelessly. A brown bear is a type of bear. A brown study is a state of deep contemplation, sometimes with melancholy overtones.

Answer: white

White noise refers to sound that is a mixture of a number of different frequencies. A white flag traditionally denotes surrender in battle. A white paper is a summary report on an issue, meant to familiarize the reader with its topic and/or allow him to make an informed decision about it.

Answer: green

"Greenback" is a slang term for paper money in the US. A greenhorn is a novice or beginner. A green card is proof of an immigrant's authorization to reside in the US permanently and to seek employment within its borders.

Answer: black

A black sheep is a relative who brings shame upon the family name. Black Bart was a nickname for two different outlaws, one English, one American. A blacksmith is a craftsman who creates things out of iron.