see red

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: to become very angry

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Argentina’s players saw red, their fury growing with every pass. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026 But if there was one, Harkes would like to see red cards from one game not affect other games. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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“See red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20red. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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