flush red/scarlet
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to become a certain color (usually red) in the face due to emotion
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- She flushed scarlet when he pointed out her mistake in front of everyone.
- His face began to flush red as he listened to the false accusations.
- Upon receiving the unexpected compliment, she couldn't help flushing a deep red.
- The boy's cheeks flushed red with excitement when he saw the new bicycle.
- He was flushing scarlet, a clear sign that he was not telling the truth.
- A wave of heat caused her to flush crimson under his intense gaze.
- He always flushes red whenever he has to speak in public.
- If you ask him about the award, he will probably flush scarlet with pride.
- Realizing he had been overheard, the young man flushed a bright red and quickly left the room.
- She felt her neck and face flush red with shame.