B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere il sangue agli occhi
To see red
Literal Translation
"To have blood in one's eyes"
What it means
To see red. Describes being overcome by anger to the point of losing rational control. A very vivid and strong expression.
Example in context
"Quando ha sentito quella bugia aveva il sangue agli occhi."
"When he heard that lie he saw red."
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