red-face test

red-face test

A hypothetical test meant to measure whether or not some question or thing provokes discernible embarrassment, discomfiture, or displeasure in a person. The old red-face test is a simple but subtle way of telling which employees are the most honest and work the hardest. Well, my proposal didn't pass the red-face test with the boss. I guess we can kiss that idea goodbye.
See also: test
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • reasonable person
  • a chill pill
  • restless
  • the natives are getting restless
  • the natives are restless
  • motherfucking
  • get in wrong with (someone)
  • get in wrong with someone
  • get on the bad side of (someone)
  • get on the wrong side of (someone)