red mist

British  

noun

1. informal a feeling of extreme anger that clouds one's judgment temporarily

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red mist

A so-called gloom — a scorching red mist that seems to have risen from the depths of the Earth — is believed to be the cause of a widespread sickness .

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2023

Ten Hag has certainly made believers of the club’s fans, who let off flares that left a red mist inside Wembley after the final whistle.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2023

Bear in mind, however, that the red mist of anger has a peculiar way of magnifying the past while blotting out the future.

From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2021

But when the initial red mist cleared, the pair had to address another issue that came up during the call: the annual Boxing Day get-together.

From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2020

I looked at the floor, a red mist of anguish before my eyes.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison