a shade of (something)

a shade of (something)

A particular hue of a given color. I think we should paint this room a light shade of green.
See also: of, shade
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a shade —

a little —. informal
1984 Armistead Maupin Babycakes Shall we go a shade lighter…Pink it up a bit?
See also: of, shade
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See also:
  • have (oneself) (something)
  • have oneself
  • a shade
  • a shade (something)
  • shade
  • shade tree
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • old rose
  • It's you!