agiter le chiffon rouge

French

Etymology

Literally, “to wave the red rag”, in reference to the toreadors' practice of waving a red rag in front of a bull.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.ʒi.te l(ə) ʃi.fɔ̃ ʁuʒ/

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Verb

agiter le chiffon rouge

1. (figuratively) to provoke, to stir