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1red rag — noun Etymology: so called from the tradition that a red rag incites a bull to rage : something that incites to anger or vexation the jibe was a red rag goading him to violence …
2red rag — something that arouses anger; a provocation; red flag: A mere mention of the incident is a red rag to him. [1690 1700] * * * …
3red rag — noun Something that will enrage another particular person. Collins dictionaries has announced that the inclusion of 2,000 new words in its forthcoming new edition means that some of the dustier corners of its lexicon will have to be swept into… …
4red rag to a bull — If something is a red rag to a bull, it is something that will inevitably make somebody angry or cross …
5red rag to a bull — noun Something that will enrage another particular person. Simply mentioning the word nationalism to him is like a red rag to a bull …
6red rag to a bull — If something is a red rag to a bull, it is something that will inevitably make somebody angry or cross. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
7Red rag to a bull — If something is a red rag to a bull, it is something that will inevitably make somebody angry or cross …
8red rag — object that arouses immediate anger and opposition …
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10a red rag to a bull — (like) a red rag to a bull see red * * * a red rag to a bull see ↑red, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑bull a red rag to a bull see ↑red, 1 • • • …
