He turned a number of shades of red when he tripped.
turn a number of shades of red
idiomTo blush, especially out of embarrassment or shame.
When the teacher read his private poem aloud, he turned a number of shades of red in front of the class.
Realizing that he had been caught in a blatant lie, the politician turned a number of shades of red while the cameras captured his visible discomfort.
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bleed red ink
To suffer from severe net losses.
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Buggins's turn
A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.
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call someone's number
To focus on someone, asking them to prove themselves.
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clap one's hands red
To clap or applaud intensely.
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cut red tape
To reduce bureaucracy.
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do a number on
To damage, especially to a significant extent; to treat harshly; to produce ill effects in.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
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have one's number on it
To be destined for someone.