Which colour t-shirt is most likely to help you win a football match? Which colour car is the safest? Which colour might have killed Napoleon? Colours are all around us, and they brighten up our day-to-day lives. However, there are many interesting things that you may not know about them. In this episode, I will tell you some colourful facts, and teach you three English expressions or idioms which use a colour. Before listening, make sure you understand the following words: a poet a soul a clue a trophy randomly to symbolise to intimidate a logo to beat (heartbeat) visible cleanliness a wedding to be linked to… a funeral paint sinister to blame … for… wallpaper evolution a note (money) a thumb Enjoy listening

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