blush

Everyday

1. To go red in the face because you are shy, embarrassed or ashamed. tree →
2. A red or pink colour in the face. tree →
3. Pink makeup put on the cheeks. tree →
4. A soft pink colour. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it shows a character is shy or embarrassed: «she blushed». In science: blood rushes to the face. Phrases: at first blush (at first sight), spare someone's blushes (save them from embarrassment, UK).

Examples

• He blushed when the teacher praised him. tree →
• Her cheeks went pink with a blush. tree →
• Don't blush, it was a great answer! tree →
• She put on some blush before the party. tree →
• The sky was a soft blush pink at sunset. tree →
• I always blush when I speak in front of the class. tree →
• "I choose Allin-a-Dale," she said, blushing. tree →

Note

Regular verb: blushed. Plural noun: blushes. Similar: go red, flush. «Blush» is about feelings; «flush» can also be from heat or fever.

In Jewish tradition

Here it is shame before God. Ezra feels too ashamed to lift his face because of the people's sins.

Interpretation. Ezra's blushing is read as true repentance: he speaks as one of the community and takes its guilt on himself.

Examples

• and I said: 'O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to Thee, my God; for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our guiltiness is grown up unto the heavens. (Writings EZR.9.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: blushed. Plural noun: blushes. Similar: go red, flush. «Blush» is about feelings; «flush» can also be from heat or fever.