A study on colors used in idiomatic expressions in English and Vietnamese equivalent

Abstract

Idioms are used a lot in English language by native speakers, sometimes as a simpler way to express a complicated idea, sometimes to be more creative in using language. There is a great deal idioms that are color-based idioms. The differences between Vietnamese and English culture resulted in many differences in their languages and idiom is not an exception. Although studying idioms is a very important for language learner, many of the learners cannot be able to know the meaning of an idiom correctly since they are not familiar with the differences and similarities in English and Vietnamese idioms. Therefore, my study is aimed at: Help readers to have better understanding about the basic background of idioms, its definition, types and classifications. Clarify the meaning of some English and Vietnamese idioms related to color. Research about the similarities and differences between English and Vietnamese idioms.