Turn red vs go red

[ROBINDESBOIS]

Is there a difference in meaning?

[Rusty]

No, not really.

He turned red.
He went red.
He blushed.
He went flush.
He was embarrassed.


It can also be used to indicate anger - turn red with anger.

[Perikles]

.. unless he is talking of traffic lights, which turn red, not go red. :rolleyes:

[ROBINDESBOIS]

Good point there