be like a red rag to a bull

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if a statement or an action is like a red rag to a bull, it makes someone very angry

Usage notes: Some people believe that bulls become very angry when they see the colour red.

For Claire, the suggestion of a women-only committee was like a red rag to a bull.

See also: bull, like, rag, red

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