Question 51
MediumOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the idiom "a red-letter day".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
A red-letter day is a special, happy day, like the red dates on old calendars.
Worth noting
A public holiday is close in origin, but the idiom means any special personal day.
- Concept
- The meaning of the idiom "a red-letter day"
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