English Explanatory Dictionary

put on the red light

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To advertise oneself as a prostitute.

Pronunciation

En-au-put on the red light.ogg

Word forms

put on the red light puts on the red light putting on the red light

Etymology

Refers to the fact that a red light is traditionally placed in the windows of sex-related businesses; compare red-light district.

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