English Explanatory Dictionary

red rag to a bull

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that will enrage another particular person.

Word forms

red rag to a bull red rags to a bull red rags to bulls

Etymology

Possibly refers to the red cape used by matadors in bullfighting.

Synonyms

red flag to a bull red rag
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