Red rag to a bull meaning
What does the saying 'Red rag to a bull' mean?
Idiom: Red rag to a bull
Meaning:
If something is a red rag to a bull, it is something that will inevitably make somebody angry or cross.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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