turn red
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字面意思: to become the color red
Use `turn red` to describe someone's visible embarrassment or shyness in social situations.
15秒了解
- Used when someone feels embarrassed or shy.
- Describes the face changing color due to strong emotion.
- Can also indicate extreme anger in certain contexts.
意思
When your face becomes red because you feel embarrassed, shy, or even very angry.
关键例句
3 / 6Receiving a compliment
When the teacher praised my essay, I turned red.
When the teacher praised my essay, I turned red.
Making a mistake in a meeting
I turned red when I realized I was on mute the whole time.
I turned red when I realized I was on mute the whole time.
Texting a friend about a crush
He looked at me and I totally turned red! So awkward.
He looked at me and I totally turned red! So awkward.
文化背景
The phrase is deeply linked to the concept of 'blushing,' which Charles Darwin called 'the most peculiar and most human of all expressions.' In Western literature, turning red is a trope used to signal a character's hidden romantic feelings or their moral integrity.
The 'Beet' Secret
If you want to sound like a native, say `turn beet red`. It sounds much more natural than just saying 'very red'.
Don't use for Heat
If you are red because the sun is hot, say `I am sunburnt`. If you are red from running, say `I am flushed`. `Turn red` is for feelings!
15秒了解
- Used when someone feels embarrassed or shy.
- Describes the face changing color due to strong emotion.
- Can also indicate extreme anger in certain contexts.
What It Means
Turn red is a physical reaction you cannot control. It happens when blood rushes to your face. Usually, it means you are embarrassed. Maybe you tripped in front of your crush. Maybe someone gave you a huge compliment. Your skin changes color, and everyone can see it. It is the body's way of telling a secret! It can also happen when you are furious. Think of a boiling tea kettle. That is you when you turn red from anger.
How To Use It
You use this phrase to describe a person's reaction. You can say I turned red or He turned red. It is a simple verb phrase. You can add adverbs to show how red you became. For example, turn beet red means you are very, very embarrassed. It is like your face is a dark purple vegetable! You can also say turn bright red. This makes the image more vivid for the listener.
When To Use It
Use it when telling stories about funny or awkward moments. It is great for describing a friend's reaction to a joke. Use it at work if you made a small mistake and felt shy. It is perfect for romantic stories too. Did your date say something sweet? Did you turn red? It adds a human touch to your English. It shows you are talking about feelings, not just facts.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for physical heat or exercise. If you just finished a 5km run, you are flushed or sweating. You didn't turn red because of an emotion. Also, avoid using it for serious medical issues. If someone has a rash, they aren't turning red in this sense. This phrase is almost always about your heart and your feelings. Keep it for the social moments, not the gym or the doctor's office.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, turning red is often seen as cute or honest. We call it 'blushing'. There is a famous idea that you cannot lie if you turn red. It shows you are a sincere person. In movies and books, the hero often turns red when they meet the person they love. It is a classic sign of 'young love' or 'innocence'. It is a universal human experience that transcends borders.
Common Variations
You will often hear blush as a more formal word. But turn red is much more common in daily talk. You might hear go red in British English. They mean the exact same thing. If someone is extremely embarrassed, they might turn red as a tomato. This is a common idiom. If they are angry, people might say they are seeing red. That is a bit different—it means they are so mad they can't think!
使用说明
This is a neutral-to-informal phrase. It's very safe to use in almost any conversation, but avoid it in strictly scientific or medical writing.
The 'Beet' Secret
If you want to sound like a native, say `turn beet red`. It sounds much more natural than just saying 'very red'.
Don't use for Heat
If you are red because the sun is hot, say `I am sunburnt`. If you are red from running, say `I am flushed`. `Turn red` is for feelings!
Calling it out
In English culture, friends often tease each other by saying 'Look! You're turning red!' It's a way of joking about someone's secret feelings.
例句
6When the teacher praised my essay, I turned red.
When the teacher praised my essay, I turned red.
Shows shyness from positive attention.
I turned red when I realized I was on mute the whole time.
I turned red when I realized I was on mute the whole time.
Classic modern embarrassment context.
He looked at me and I totally turned red! So awkward.
He looked at me and I totally turned red! So awkward.
Uses 'totally' for emphasis in a casual way.
He turned red as a tomato when he walked into the glass door.
He turned red as a tomato when he walked into the glass door.
Uses a common simile for extra humor.
The boss turned red when he saw the sales report.
The boss turned red when he saw the sales report.
Here, red indicates high blood pressure from anger.
Stop asking her about her boyfriend, she's turning red!
Stop asking her about her boyfriend, she's turning red!
Used in the continuous form to describe a live reaction.
自我测试
Choose the best word to complete the sentence about embarrassment.
Sarah ___ red when the waiter sang Happy Birthday to her.
We use the verb `turn` with colors to show a change in state or appearance.
Complete the common idiom for being very embarrassed.
I was so embarrassed, I turned red as a ___.
`Red as a tomato` (or beet) is the standard comparison used in English.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Turn Red'
Used with friends and family.
I totally turned red!
Standard everyday use.
He turned red during the speech.
Better to use 'blush' or 'become flushed'.
The subject exhibited facial flushing.
When do people turn red?
Embarrassment
Tripping in public
Shyness
Meeting a celebrity
Anger
Getting an unfair bill
Romance
Getting a compliment
常见问题
10 个问题Not always, but about 90% of the time it does. It can also mean someone is very angry, like in He turned red with rage.
Yes! Go red is very common, especially in the UK. I went red and I turned red mean the exact same thing.
It is a bit casual. In a formal report, you might say He appeared embarrassed. But in a friendly email to a colleague, I turned red is fine.
Blush is a single verb and sounds a bit more poetic or formal. Turn red is more conversational and common in spoken English.
You can use the phrase turn beet red or turn bright red. For example: She turned beet red when he proposed.
No, that's a common mistake. For a sunburn, just say I got a sunburn or My skin is red.
It is a simile. Since tomatoes are very red, it emphasizes that the person's face is very colorful from embarrassment.
In English culture, it's usually seen as a funny or sweet reaction. It shows you have strong feelings, which people often find relatable.
Yes, both I turned red and My face turned red are perfectly correct and used frequently.
No! Seeing red means you are so angry you want to fight. Turning red is the physical look of your face.
相关表达
Blush
To become red in the face from modesty or shame.
Turn beet red
To become extremely red in the face.
Go red
A common synonym for turn red.
Flushed
To have a red face from heat, exercise, or emotion.
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