Meaning
A expressão "Rose Colored Glasses", em português, refere-se a uma maneira de ver o mundo de forma excessivamente otimista ou idealista. Quando alguém está usando "óculos cor-de-rosa", significa que essa pessoa está ignorando as imperfeições ou problemas reais ao seu redor, focando apenas nos aspectos positivos.
Esse termo é frequentemente usado para descrever alguém que está apaixonado ou em um estado de euforia, onde tudo parece perfeito. No entanto, também pode ser uma crítica à falta de realismo ou à recusa em enfrentar a realidade. Por exemplo, uma pessoa pode ser descrita como usando "Rose Colored Glasses" quando está começando um novo relacionamento e só vê as qualidades positivas do parceiro, ignorando qualquer sinal de alerta.
Em resumo, "Rose Colored Glasses" representa uma visão do mundo que é filtrada por um otimismo exagerado, muitas vezes levando a julgamentos pouco realistas. É um convite para considerar a realidade de forma mais equilibrada, reconhecendo tanto os aspectos bons quanto os desafiadores da vida.
Example
Despite his abusive tendencies, she looks at him with rose-colored glasses.
I thought that being a model would be high-paying and glamorous. But I realized that I saw the job through rose-colored glasses.
I don't remember the big problems in my past relationships. Goes to show that we recall memories with a rose-colored lens at times. It's called Rosy retrospection.
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
