(as) red as a poppy
(as) red as a poppy
Extremely flushed and red, especially in the face, as from embarrassment, anger, or physical strain. My father was as red as a poppy by the time we reached the top of the hill. I was afraid he might have a heart attack or something! Oh, Mike definitely likes you—he turns red as a poppy every time you're around!
See also: poppy, red
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- poppy
- (as) red as a rose
- (as) red as blood
- (as) red as a ruby
- ruby
- (as) red as a cherry
- red as a cherry
- red
- red ink
- handed