be like a red rag to a bull
US /bi laɪk ə rɛd ræɡ tu ə bʊl/
UK /bi laɪk ə rɛd ræɡ tu ə bʊl/
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像给牛看红布, 惹人生气的事物
something that is very likely to make someone angry or upset
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Talking about politics with him is like a red rag to a bull.
和他谈论政治就像是给牛看红布。
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Criticizing her work is like a red rag to a bull; she gets furious instantly.
批评她的工作就像是给牛看红布；她会立刻暴怒。