B1 — Intermediate🎨 Colors
Diventare paonazzo
To turn purple with anger or embarrassment
Literal Translation
"To become peacock-coloured"
What it means
To flush dark red or purple, either from intense anger or acute embarrassment.
Example in context
"Il professore è diventato paonazzo quando ha visto i risultati."
"The professor turned purple when he saw the results."
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