red mist
noun chiefly British
Used in reference to a fit of extreme anger that temporarily clouds a person’s judgement: for the second time in a week, the red mist descended on Rooney...
- The second-half found a touch of the Ilkley red mist descending.
- In the second period, Leeds' red mist cleared sufficiently for them to start looking the better side, even with 10 men.
- Sorry mate, the red mist descends whenever I see that pop video thing.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from the supposed physiological effect of a rush of blood to the head in anger or excitement.
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