(as) red as a cherry In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) red as a cherry", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-12-28 03:12

Meaning of (as) red as a cherry

(as) red as a cherry informal simile

Used when someone's face becomes extremely red or flushed because of embarrassment, anger, or strain

Jenny was as red as a cherry because she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing.

My heart rate goes up and my face turns red as a cherry when I'm angry.

She turns red as a cherry every time he looks at her.

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