The idiomatic expression "in the pink" means to feel healthy and strong. But "out of the pink" doesn't mean to feel weak or ill. In fact, no says "out of the pink" when referring to their health. Can you think of any other phrases that are the opposites of well-known idioms, but are never used - as prompted by the hints below?

1. Sick

2. Young

3. Inattentive

4. A mean deed

5. Reach a pinnacle

6. Involved in a dispute

7. Be faithful to your spouse or partner

8. Two people loathe the same third person

 

Answers: 

1. Over the weather*

2. Short in the tooth

3. Off the ball

4. A bad turn

5. Hit the top

6. Below the fray

7. Work the field

8. Hate triangle

*"Over the weather" can be used in a literal sense - as in flying over the weather.