English Explanatory Dictionary

red in the face

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. embarrassed
  2. excited, outraged

Pronunciation

En-au-red in the face.ogg

Word forms

red in the face more red in the face most red in the face

Etymology

A reference to one's face flushing from embarrassment.

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