See red Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Anger Trigger Use 'see red' when describing an event that suddenly triggers extreme anger. After the unfair accusation, she saw red. Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery 'See red' is a metaphorical expression that imagines anger as a red haze or filter. Every time he is interrupted, he sees red. Pro Tip 3/3Informal Speech 'See red' is informal and best used in casual conversations or creative writing. I don't know why, but whenever she sees red, she storms off.