red rag
Example Sentences
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As yields act as a red rag on both sides of the Atlantic, it will be tough for the market to carry on charging higher.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
"That was a red rag to a bull" she explains.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025
“Azov was like a red rag for them,” he said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
Is this a red rag to a bull, an invitation to Salah to set the record straight?
From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2018
Enrique waits until traffic is clear, then waves his red rag and guides her out.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
