See red
verb phrase
To become very angry.
When I found out what he had done, I saw red.
Often appears as...
- suddenly see red
- instantly see red
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To become very angry.
When I found out what he had done, I saw red.
Often appears as...
- suddenly see red
- instantly see red
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
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