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

tall poppy

One who has a lot of wealth, fame, or social prominence. She may be a tall poppy, as you describe her, but she never flaunts her wealth or treats others with disrespect.
See also: poppy, tall
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*red as a cherry

 and *red as a poppy; *red as a rose; *red as a ruby; *red as blood
bright red. (*Also: as ~.) When she came in from ice-skating, Clara's nose was as red as a cherry. When her boss praised her in front of the whole office, Emily turned red as a poppy. I would like to make a dress out of that beautiful velvet that is red as a rose. Jane painted her fingernails with polish as red as a ruby. I want to have my car painted red as blood.
See also: cherry, red
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

a tall poppy

a privileged or distinguished person.
The Roman tyrant Tarquin was reputed to have struck off the heads of poppies as a gruesomely graphic demonstration of the way in which the important men of a captured city should be treated. In recent years, the term tall poppy syndrome has also developed, referring to a tendency to discredit or disparage people who have become rich, famous, or socially prominent.
1991 Lynn Barber Mostly Men Journalists on the whole tend to be egalitarian-minded and contemptous of tall poppies, but I prefer the prima donnas.
See also: poppy, tall
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (as) red as a 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
References in periodicals archive
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ANF launches drive against poppy cultivation
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The Intellectual Property Office and The Royal British Legion are asking people to be "extra vigilant" when buying poppy merchandise ahead of Remembrance Day 2018.
Government urges British public to be aware of poppy merchandise scams; The Intellectual Property Office and The Royal British Legion are warning consumers against fake poppy merchandise ahead of Remembrance 2018
Merchandise like scarves, jewellery, poppy pins and large poppy broaches are among the unofficial poppy products which traders can seek to make a private profit from.
Warning about 'fake' poppy merchandise and what to do if you suspect some is being sold; The Royal British Legion is urging people to only buy official poppy and Remembrance merchandise, so rogue traders don't profit out of your good will
British Transport Police have banned poppy stickers from their vehicles and students at Cambridge University claimed poppies "glorified war."
Campaigners raise cash for police car poppies..
"Carol and I, Poppy Appeal organisers, were helped by Ade, Royal British Legion branch member and veteran, to do something a little more to mark the centenary.
Anger as yobs rip down giant poppies on bridge
Civic dignitaries have been invited to attend and admire the poppy displays.
WONDER WOOL; Handmade poppies project saw crafters buy all of island's red wool
The armed forces charity is looking for a new volunteer Scottish Poppy Appeal Area Organiser (AO) to lead the fundraising push in the village this year and beyond.
Armed forces charity need a new volunteer
Boost for Poppy Appeal Mecca Bingo in Wishaw has teamed up with Poppyscotland to show support for our Armed Forces community by launching a new charity bingo game.
Boost for Poppy Appeal