朱しゅを注そそぐ

expression, godan verb (-gu)

flush bright red; turn crimson

Idiomatic expression describing a face or sometimes other body parts turning vividly red, often from embarrassment, anger, or alcohol. The verb 注ぐ (to pour) metaphorically suggests color being poured onto the skin.

• 彼かれは恥はずかしさで顔かおに朱しゅを注そそいだ。

  His face flushed bright red with embarrassment.

• 酒さけを飲のむとすぐに頬ほおに朱しゅを注そそぐ。

  When he drinks, his cheeks quickly turn crimson.