red 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 … Useful english dictionary
red rag — something that arouses anger; a provocation; red flag: A mere mention of the incident is a red rag to him. [1690 1700] * * * … Universalium
red rag to a bull — If something is a red rag to a bull, it is something that will inevitably make somebody angry or cross … The small dictionary of idiomes
red 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 … Wiktionary
red 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) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Red rag to a bull — If something is a red rag to a bull, it is something that will inevitably make somebody angry or cross … Dictionary of English idioms
red rag — object that arouses immediate anger and opposition … English contemporary dictionary
red-rag — … Useful english dictionary
a 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 • • • … Useful english dictionary
(a) red rag to a bull — a red rag to a bull british phrase something that will make someone very angry Thesaurus: something that is annoyingsynonym Main entry: red * * * a red rag to a ˈbull idiom ( … Useful english dictionary