"red as a lobster" meaning in All languages combined

See red as a lobster on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From the characteristic color of a cooked lobster. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} red as a lobster (not comparable)
  1. (simile) Bright red in color, especially from a bad sunburn. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Skin Synonyms: lobster

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