Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing red, including its inflections. Clear word filter
6 idioms
red flag
CEFR B1a warning sign that something is wrong
Neutral
catch someone red-handed
CEFR B2to catch someone in the very act of doing something wrong
Neutral
in the red
CEFR B2Owing money or operating at a financial loss.
Neutral
red tape
CEFR B2excessive bureaucracy and official rules
Neutral
red herring
CEFR C1a misleading clue or distraction that draws attention away from the real issue
Neutral
red ocean
CEFR C1a crowded, hyper-competitive market where rivals fight over existing demand
Neutral