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red in the face

 

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Term: red in the face

Part of Speech: Idiom

Sense 1: Having a flushed or reddened face, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion.

Example Sentence: She was red in the face after tripping and falling in front of everyone.

Sense 2: Marked by a temporary red discoloration of the face, caused by drinking alcohol.

Example Sentence: After a night of heavy drinking, he woke up with a splitting headache and was red in the face.

Sense 3: Indicating a state of heightened emotion, excitement, or irritation.

Example Sentence: The teacher's scolding left the mischievous student red in the face.

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