Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
see-red
idiom
/siː rɛd/
Definition
To become extremely angry or irate.
Examples
- When he found out about the unfair treatment, he really saw red.
- She tends to see red when her ideas are dismissed without consideration.
- He saw red after hearing the unfair comments made about his work.
Meaning
The phrase ‘see red’ describes a state of intense anger where one’s emotions can overwhelm rational thoughts.
Synonyms
- rage
- fume
- lose one’s temper
- get furious
