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

“Azov was like a red rag for them,” he said.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Thomas Moore, senior investment director at Abrdn, told BBC 5Live Mr Pill's words "need to accept" was a "red rag to the bull".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023

Such an agreement would be far simpler, limited largely to tariff reduction, and would not be known as “TTIP”, a red rag to anti-globalisation protesters.

From Reuters • May 16, 2018

Then he grabs a faded red rag from a cardboard box next to the sink, tips the can, and wets it.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell