like waving a red flag in front of a bull

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   something that is likely to make sb very angry

   - It's like waving a red flag in front of a bull. - Really? Well, I'm sick of being the flag.

In the movies · 1

• - It's like waving a red flag in front of a bull. - Really? Well, I'm sick of being the flag.Some Like It Hot1959

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