go (as) red as a beetroot

go (as) red as a beetroot

To redden in the face (blush), typically due to embarrassment. Primarily heard in UK. She went red as a beetroot when her crush came up and talked to her. I went as red as a beetroot when the teacher made me speak in front of the whole class.
See also: beetroot, go, red
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • beetroot
  • go beetroot (red)
  • go red
  • go beet red
  • (as) red as a beetroot
  • red as a beetroot
  • red
  • (as) red as a rose
  • (as) red as blood
  • (as) red as a cherry