pink Idioms


in the pink (of condition)

- in very good health
My grandmother was in the pink of condition when I saw her.
look at the world through rose-colored glasses

- to see only the good things about something, to be too optimistic
My friend always looks at the world through rose-colored glasses and he does not believe that some people are dishonest.
pink slip

- a termination notice from a job
I received my pink slip last week and I am now looking for a new job.
see pink elephants

- to see things which are not really there because they are only in your imagination
The man was seeing pink elephants according to those who listened to his story.
see the world through rose-colored glasses

- to see only the good things about something, to be too optimistic
The man sees the world through rose-colored glasses and thinks that everything is wonderful.
tickled pink

- to be very pleased or delighted by someone or something
"My mother was tickled pink that you visited her when you were in town."