like a red rag to a bull

Significado

certain to make someone very angry

Algo que com certeza deixa alguém furioso.

Exemplos

1. 1Asking my dad to turn his music down is like a red rag to a bull.
2. 2The word 'cheap' is like a red rag to a bull for our designer.
3. 3Don't mention the parking fines to Rob; they're like a red rag to a bull.
4. 4Telling Hannah to calm down is like a red rag to a bull; she only gets louder.
5. 5For my brother, losing at board games is like a red rag to a bull, so we let him win.

Gramática

A expressão não muda. Geralmente vem depois de be; like às vezes é omitido.

Parecidas no sentido