go beetroot (red)

British & Australian, British & Australian

to become very red in the face, usually because you are embarrassed.

Whenever the kids asked him about his girlfriend he'd go beetroot.

• lay something on
• lay something on someone
• lay something on the line
• lay something open to
• lay something to rest
• lay the blame on
• lay the blame on someone
• lay the blame on something
• lay the ghost of
• lay the ghost of someone
• lay the ghost of someone to rest
• lay the ghost of something
• lay the ghost of something to rest
• lay the ghost of to rest
• lay to rest
• lay up
• lay waste
• lay waste to
• lay waste to something
• lay your cards on the table
• lay your hands on
• lay your hands on something
• lead a charmed life
• lead a dance
• lead a double life