noun
deep public shame; utter disgrace
Refers to a profound sense of shame or humiliation experienced in front of others; the 赤 (red) element evokes the image of blushing with embarrassment.
人前で転んで赤っ恥をかいた。
I tripped in front of everyone and was deeply embarrassed.
彼は会議で大失敗をして赤っ恥をかいた。
He made a huge mistake at the meeting and suffered great shame.