turn scarlet
Frequency: 7.512.3 per million words
to become red in the face, indicating a change of state
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- 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.