(as) red as a rose

(as) red as a rose

Extremely flushed and red, especially in the face, as from embarrassment, anger, or physical strain. My father was as red as a rose 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 rose every time you're around!
See also: red, rose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (as) red as blood
  • (as) red as a ruby
  • ruby
  • (as) red as a poppy
  • poppy
  • red as a cherry
  • (as) red as a cherry
  • red
  • red ink
  • handed