Apple of My Eye Often daughters or sons are referred to as the "apple" of their parent's eye. This phrase originates from King David, who wrote in Psalm 17 to ask God to remember and love David as His child: "Keep me as the apple of Your eye, hide me in the shadow of Your wings." (Ps 17:8).
Drink like a fish Meaning drink heavily, this idiom originated from the fact that fish live in water and are associated with water. Obviously, fishes don't drink.
Here are some more color idioms Brown out - partial loss of electricity Brown nose - to flatter someone in a position of power in order to obtain favors In a brown study - seriously contemplating something Having a green thumb - able to make plants grow well Pink-collar workers -office workers, esp. women Red herring - a topic thrown into a discussion in order to mislead Blue-collar workers - laborers