Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-see-red

idiom
/tə si rɛd/
Definition
To become very angry or furious.
Examples
  • When he found out that his teammate had betrayed him, he literally saw red.
  • She tends to see red when people lie to her.
  • After losing the match unfairly, the coach saw red and confronted the umpire.
Meaning
When someone sees red, they lose their temper or become extremely upset, often leading to aggressive behavior.
Synonyms
  • rage
  • become furious
  • get angry
  • lose one’s temper