to show some colour
- idiom
- UK
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dar color
- Her designs always show some colour, making each piece unique and lively.
Examples
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Let's show some colour in our marketing materials to attract more attention.
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You should show some colour in your speeches to engage the audience.
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Why don't you show some colour in your designs?
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It's time to show some colour in your artwork!
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The new mural in the community center really shows some colour, brightening up the entire space.
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During the festival, the dancers show some colour with their vibrant costumes and lively performances.
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The chef decided to show some colour on the plate by using a variety of fresh vegetables.
Synonyms
439
1.9
To show something so other people can see it
31
2.5
To look healthy, happy, or full of color in the face
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2.7
To make a place or thing look more cheerful by adding color
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3.3
To make a room or object look brighter and more cheerful
Appear in bright colours or make your style clear by what you wear
Antonyms
How Colorful
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'to add vibrancy or liveliness' is directly derivable from combining 'show' (to display) with 'some' (an indefinite amount) and 'colour' (vividness or brightness). The figurative use of 'colour' to mean liveliness is common and predictable from the parts, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would likely infer the intended sense.
Etymology
Show some colour may come from painting and flags, where to show bright colour makes an object stand out and look alive. So saying 'show some colour' means 'add life or personality' or 'be more lively'.