blush

at first blush

Upon first seeing or considering something. At first blush, I thought the house was great, but the inspector's list of problems changed my opinion. The contract did seem favorable at first blush, but it eventually cost me a lot of money.

at first glance

Upon first seeing or considering something. At first glance, I thought the house was great, but the inspector's list of problems changed my opinion. The contract did seem favorable at first glance, but I can see now that it would not have been beneficial.

See also: first, glance

blush with (an emotion)

To have a red face while feeling a particular emotion. I blushed with embarrassment when the teacher caught me not paying attention in class and yelled at me.

language that would make a sailor blush

Very profane language. (An allusion to the rough language presumed to be used by military personnel.) My grandmother was the sweetest lady you'd ever meet, but boy howdy could she use language that'd make a sailor blush!

See also: blush, language, make, sailor, that

put to the blush

To be made to blush, usually from shame or embarrassment. I had to leave the dinner party after being put to the blush by my own mother, who decided that my shortcomings were an appropriate topic of conversation.

save (one's) blushes

To prevent someone from feeling embarrassed or awkward. Due to your family's great service to the crown, we will save your blushes and not create a public scandal around this debacle. I tried saving her blushes when she asked me to prom by saying I had no intention of going with anyone.

spare (someone's) blushes

To keep from making someone feel embarrassed or awkward. However, due to your family's great service to the crown, we will spare your blushes and not create a public scandal around this debacle. I tried sparing her blushes when she asked me to prom by saying I had no intention of going with anyone.

the blush is off the peach

Something, someone, or some situation is no longer as exciting, novel, or interesting as it first was. Likened to a peach that is no longer in its most appealing condition. A variant of the more common "the blush is off the rose." Everyone had very high hopes for the newly elected senator, but she accomplished little in her first term, and I'm afraid the blush is off the peach at this point. After four years, it just feels like the blush is off the peach in this relationship.

the blush is off the rose

Something, someone, or some situation is no longer as exciting, novel, or interesting as it first was, likened to a rose whose color is no longer vibrant or in the most appealing condition. Everyone had very high hopes for the newly elected senator, but she accomplished little in her first term, and I'm afraid the blush is off the rose at this point. After four years, it just feels like the blush is off the rose in this relationship.

at first glance

and at first blush

when first examined; at an early stage. At first glance, the problem appeared quite simple. Later we learned just how complex it really was. He appeared quite healthy at first glance. At first blush, she appeared to be quite old.

See also: first, glance

blush with something

[for someone's cheeks] to redden from a particular emotion or reaction. She blushed with shame. You could see that Lily was blushing with anger, even though she tried to conceal it.

at first blush

Also, at first glance or sight . When first seen. For example, At first blush we thought it was an elegant restaurant, but it soon became obvious that it was hardly the place for a special dinner , or At first glance the contract looked just fine. All three phrases date from the 1300s. The noun blush is used with the obsolete meaning "glimpse" or "momentary view" and in this idiom has nothing to do with showing embarrassment. Also see love at first sight.

spare someone's blushes

save someone's blushes

BRITISH

COMMON If someone spares your blushes or saves your blushes, they do something that stops you from being in an embarrassing situation. Williams spared Tottenham's blushes last night, scoring a superb goal against Enfield.

at first glance

COMMON You say at first glance when you are describing your first opinion of someone or something, especially when this opinion is wrong or incomplete. At first glance, the room looked tidy and ordered. He had a round face that, at first glance, made him look boyish, though closer inspection revealed a man in early middle age. Compare with at first sight.

See also: first, glance

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

spare (or save) someone's blushes

refrain from causing someone embarrassment.

save/spare somebody’s ˈblushes

(informal) not do something which will make somebody feel embarrassed: Don’t tell everybody about his excellent exam results. Spare his blushes.

A blush is the red colour that spreads over your face when you are embarrassed or ashamed.

at first glance

On initial consideration: At first glance the plan seemed unworkable.

See also: first, glance

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

first blush, at

Without prior knowledge; at first glance. The earliest use of this expression dates from the sixteenth century, when blush meant not a reddening of the cheeks with embarrassment but “glimpse.” Thus, “Able at the first blushe to discearne truth from falsehood,” wrote Philip Stubbes (The Anatomie of Abuses, 2:7) in 1583.

词组	blush
释义	blush at first blush Upon first seeing or considering something. At first blush, I thought the house was great, but the inspector's list of problems changed my opinion. The contract did seem favorable at first blush, but it eventually cost me a lot of money. See also: blush, first at first glance Upon first seeing or considering something. At first glance, I thought the house was great, but the inspector's list of problems changed my opinion. The contract did seem favorable at first glance, but I can see now that it would not have been beneficial. See also: first, glance blush with (an emotion) To have a red face while feeling a particular emotion. I blushed with embarrassment when the teacher caught me not paying attention in class and yelled at me. See also: blush language that would make a sailor blush Very profane language. (An allusion to the rough language presumed to be used by military personnel.) My grandmother was the sweetest lady you'd ever meet, but boy howdy could she use language that'd make a sailor blush! See also: blush, language, make, sailor, that put to the blush To be made to blush, usually from shame or embarrassment. I had to leave the dinner party after being put to the blush by my own mother, who decided that my shortcomings were an appropriate topic of conversation. See also: blush, put save (one's) blushes To prevent someone from feeling embarrassed or awkward. Due to your family's great service to the crown, we will save your blushes and not create a public scandal around this debacle. I tried saving her blushes when she asked me to prom by saying I had no intention of going with anyone. See also: blush, save spare (someone's) blushes To keep from making someone feel embarrassed or awkward. However, due to your family's great service to the crown, we will spare your blushes and not create a public scandal around this debacle. I tried sparing her blushes when she asked me to prom by saying I had no intention of going with anyone. See also: blush, spare the blush is off the peach Something, someone, or some situation is no longer as exciting, novel, or interesting as it first was. Likened to a peach that is no longer in its most appealing condition. A variant of the more common "the blush is off the rose." Everyone had very high hopes for the newly elected senator, but she accomplished little in her first term, and I'm afraid the blush is off the peach at this point. After four years, it just feels like the blush is off the peach in this relationship. See also: blush, off, peach the blush is off the rose Something, someone, or some situation is no longer as exciting, novel, or interesting as it first was, likened to a rose whose color is no longer vibrant or in the most appealing condition. Everyone had very high hopes for the newly elected senator, but she accomplished little in her first term, and I'm afraid the blush is off the rose at this point. After four years, it just feels like the blush is off the rose in this relationship. See also: blush, off, rose Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. at first glance and at first blush when first examined; at an early stage. At first glance, the problem appeared quite simple. Later we learned just how complex it really was. He appeared quite healthy at first glance. At first blush, she appeared to be quite old. See also: first, glance blush with something [for someone's cheeks] to redden from a particular emotion or reaction. She blushed with shame. You could see that Lily was blushing with anger, even though she tried to conceal it. See also: blush McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. at first blush Also, at first glance or sight . When first seen. For example, At first blush we thought it was an elegant restaurant, but it soon became obvious that it was hardly the place for a special dinner , or At first glance the contract looked just fine. All three phrases date from the 1300s. The noun blush is used with the obsolete meaning "glimpse" or "momentary view" and in this idiom has nothing to do with showing embarrassment. Also see love at first sight. See also: blush, first The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. spare someone's blushes or save someone's blushes BRITISH COMMON If someone spares your blushes or saves your blushes, they do something that stops you from being in an embarrassing situation. Williams spared Tottenham's blushes last night, scoring a superb goal against Enfield. See also: blush, spare at first glance COMMON You say at first glance when you are describing your first opinion of someone or something, especially when this opinion is wrong or incomplete. At first glance, the room looked tidy and ordered. He had a round face that, at first glance, made him look boyish, though closer inspection revealed a man in early middle age. Compare with at first sight. See also: first, glance Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. spare (or save) someone's blushes refrain from causing someone embarrassment. See also: blush, spare Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary save/spare somebody’s ˈblushes (informal) not do something which will make somebody feel embarrassed: Don’t tell everybody about his excellent exam results. Spare his blushes. A blush is the red colour that spreads over your face when you are embarrassed or ashamed. See also: blush, save, spare Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary at first glance On initial consideration: At first glance the plan seemed unworkable. See also: first, glance American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. first blush, at Without prior knowledge; at first glance. The earliest use of this expression dates from the sixteenth century, when blush meant not a reddening of the cheeks with embarrassment but “glimpse.” Thus, “Able at the first blushe to discearne truth from falsehood,” wrote Philip Stubbes (The Anatomie of Abuses, 2:7) in 1583. See also: first The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: at first blush first blush, at at first glance at first glance/sight be first out of the box first in, best dressed first refusal refusal give (someone) the first crack at (something) have (the) first crack at (something) References in periodicals archive My favorite shade from Versicolour Varnish is Stuck In Love, a rose nude that I use as a lip color and a blush. Will these lipsticks bring you good luck? Lord & Berry Cream Blush in Dusty Rose, PS22 "Cream or liquid products contouring is now out are best, so they blend seamlessly into the skin, rather than looking like they are sitting on top of it. Don't try to spare your blushes; SIX INDUSTRY PROS TELL KATIE WRIGHT WHY CONTOURING IS OUT AND BLUSHER IS IN WHEN IT COMES TO ENHANCING YOUR CHEEKS Foxconn's internal name of the new #iPhone8 color is "Blush Gold" (aa[bar]ocae) Barcode says "Blush Gold 64GB / 128GB" pic.twitter.com/MZPTfVAr2P New Apple iPhone 8 colour will be named 'Blush Gold Blush Beaute Skincare[TM] is dedicated to the research and science behind innovative skincare because they believe everyone deserves to have healthy, radiant skin. Blush Beaute Skincare[TM] Introduces New Ecommerce Web Site for Affordable New Skincare Line Manufactured & Distributed Locally in South Florida BLUSH Stars are in pale pink, but whose look is making us feel embarrassed? Groomed& Doomed Multivariate linear regression correlation with EF as the dependent factor and syntax score, SDS, total blush, blush area, and MPG as the independent factors was performed. Calculation of Coronary Angiographic Total Blush in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and its Prognostic Implication As for Blush's products, she said it was important to her to use something healthy. Blush Organic Sunless Tanning offers healthy alternative Stick blushes are great multi-taskers, they fit in your handbag easily and provide a quick flash of colour without the need for a brush. Splurge vs Save Ultra–lightweight and lasts all day, this tinted gel blush dries to a matte long–lasting finish. FEELING FLUSH; Paying off the Christmas credit card bill means you may be far from flush this week so I wanted to put some colour in your cheeks with my best blushers. Even though it may be dull outdoors, everything is coming up rosy It also helps give a youthful glow, so go ahead and blush on Beauty Special Then, using the tip of a Real Techniques Contour Brush, take some MAC Powder Blush in Harmony and tap off any excess. Get sculpted cheeks - in minutes; Britain's top make-up team's brilliant weekly masterclass Watch this lesson at mirror.co.uk/3am/style/pixiwoo * DermStore.com has unveiled a sister site called blush.com, which will sell makeup brands and will feature the Blush Beauty Curator Panel, said to be comprised of the industry's premier makeup artists and cosmetics professionals. DermStore.com has unveiled a sister site called blush.com In order to provide a more comprehensive description of the sample, participants also completed the Blushing Propensity Scale, which measures the degree to which people expect to blush in social situations (Leary & Meadows, 1991), and the blushing subscale of the Blushing, Trembling, and Sweating Questionnaire (Bogels & Reith, 1999), which measures the extent to which individuals consider blushing as a difficulty and how afraid they are of blushing. The influence of self-focused attention on blushing during social interaction Blush is back in a serious wag and it's ushering in a romantic feel. Fall makeup is coming up rosy Blush Bear, Pudsey''s Beary Best Friend, is making a special appearance too. Furbulousfunday; Time Off The family entertainment guide
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