flush with (embarrassment/pride)

Frequency: 9.020.5 per million words

used with a feeling to show why someone is blushing

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Examples (10)

  • She flushed a deep red with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
  • The winner flushed with pride as she accepted the award.
  • His face flushed with anger when he heard the false accusation.
  • The children's faces were flushed with excitement on Christmas morning.
  • He flushed deeply with shame after being caught in a lie.
  • She flushed with pleasure at the unexpected compliment.
  • After scoring the winning goal, the player flushed with triumph.
  • Flushing with guilt, the boy confessed to eating the last cookie.
  • He always flushes with annoyance when his authority is questioned.
  • Her cheeks flushed with joy upon seeing her family at the airport.