Meaning of 'Reds under the bed'
What does the saying 'Reds under the bed' mean?
Idiom: Reds under the bed
Meaning:
An ironic allusion to the obsession some people have that there are reds (communists) everywhere plotting violent revolution.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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