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Paint the town red: To go out and enjoy a lively noisy time in bars, clubs etc. — We’ve decided to paint the town red on our first wedding anniversary. The red: (be in or out of red, go into or out of red): A situation where one owes money to a bank because of overdrawing from it. — My bank account is Rs 1000 in the red. See red: To become very angry. — Her rude behaviour made me see red. A red rag to a bull: A thing that makes someone very angry. — Her vulgar talk makes me livid, it is like a red rag to a bull. A red cent: A very small amount of money. — I didn’t even get
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— August 15, 1947, is a red letter day in the Indian history. Catch somebody red-handed: To discover somebody doing a wrong act. — The smugglers were caught red-handed by the police. As red as a beetroot: Having a red face especially due to an embarrassing situation. — She went as red as a beetroot when I caught her stealing a book from my bag. Discover Select the right meaning: 1. Red flag 2. Red carpet 3. Red alert 4. Red tape 5. Red herring 6. Red giant a. A strip of red carpet for an important visitor to walk on. b. An emergency situation when emergency services are kept ready. c. A symbol of revolution. d. A fact or an argument that diverts attention from the main point. e. A large star towards the end of its life. f. Complicated official rules and regulations. Looking back Tiara was the name originally given to a head ornament worn by the ancient Persians. The name later applied to the Pope’s Triple Crown. The tiara of the French kings was a high round cap. In the present times, tiara refers to any coronet or frontal head ornament. Ponder The human body, in its wonderful structure, is of itself a miracle of divine wisdom and power. Score card 1c, 2a, 3b, 4f, 5d, 6e.
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