red rag
something that arouses anger; a provocation; red flag: A mere mention of the incident is a red rag to him.
Origin of red rag
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How to use red rag in a sentence
A pugnacious method such as she pursues towards Islam is as bad, worse in fact, than a thousand red rags to an infuriated bull.
Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value | Arthur Glyn LeonardI had covered myself with one of their red rags by way of concealment, and I suppose I brought it out with me.
Tales from Blackwood | VariousThese torn and mangled bundles of red rags he had watched the men dump into trenches and cover with dirt had meant nothing real.
The Southerner | Thomas DixonBetter git red rags to tie around their right hands, so's they'll know 'em.
Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) | John McElroyThey have their prejudices and "red rags," which have to be respected, for the main root of trouble is ignorance, not hostility.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie | Andrew Carnegie
British Dictionary definitions for red rag
a provocation; something that infuriates
Origin of red rag
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