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Englishsee red
Meaning: To get angry.
Example: “When he saw the litter in the playground, he saw red.”
Origin: Traditionally linked to bullfighting, where the matador waves a red cape; in fact bulls are colorblind to red and charge at the movement. The phrase for becoming very angry is recorded from the late 19th century.
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