How to Pronounce "red in the face"
expression
RED in thuh FACE
red in thuh FACE
Definition
If someone is 'red in the face', their face turns red, usually because they feel embarrassed, angry, or are physically exerting themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfeɪs
British English
ɹˈɛd/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED in thuh FACE
UK
red in thuh FACE
Listen in Context
He got red in the face when everyone laughed at his mistake.
She was red in the face after running up the stairs.
Tom turns red in the face when he gets angry.
I was so embarrassed, I was probably red in the face the whole time.