go scarlet
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to suddenly become red in the face
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Examples (10)
- He had gone scarlet with embarrassment.
- She always goes scarlet when she's complimented.
- The shy student went scarlet as the teacher called on him.
- I could feel my cheeks go scarlet when I realized my mistake.
- He will probably go scarlet if you mention his crush.
- Upon hearing the unexpected news, her face went scarlet.
- The child went scarlet with anger after his toy was taken.
- Every time he tells that story, I go scarlet.
- She had never gone scarlet so quickly before.
- Don't be surprised if he goes scarlet when you ask him about it.