turn scarlet

Frequency: 7.512.3 per million words

to become red in the face, indicating a change of state

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Examples (10)

  • When he realized his fly was open, he immediately began to turn scarlet.
  • She tends to turn scarlet whenever anyone pays her a compliment.
  • I knew he would turn scarlet if I brought up that embarrassing story.
  • His face started to turn a fiery scarlet as the accusations mounted.
  • By the time the applause ended, her cheeks had completely turned scarlet.
  • Try not to turn scarlet when the teacher asks you to present your project.
  • The unexpected question caused him to turn a deep scarlet with embarrassment.
  • It was amusing to watch the politician gradually turn scarlet under interrogation.
  • She tried to hide her face, but it was already beginning to turn scarlet.
  • A common reaction to public speaking is to feel your face turn scarlet.