Collocations for flush - noun
ADJ.
faint, slight | deep, dull, pink, red, scarlet, warm | hectic, sudden
a hectic flush of rising excitement
a hectic flush of rising excitement
hot
Hot drinks can cause sweating and hot flushes in the face and head.
Hot drinks can cause sweating and hot flushes in the face and head.
VERB + FLUSH
feel
She felt a dull flush of anger creeping into her face.
She felt a dull flush of anger creeping into her face.
bring
The promise in his voice brought a warm flush to her cheeks.
The promise in his voice brought a warm flush to her cheeks.
FLUSH + VERB
creep, rise, spread, suffuse sth
A flush of embarrassment rose to her cheeks.
A flush of embarrassment rose to her cheeks.
PREP.
~ of
There was a faint flush of colour on those pale cheeks.
There was a faint flush of colour on those pale cheeks.
PHRASES
(in) the first flush of enthusiasm, passion, youth, etc.
(= a time when enthusiasm, etc. is new, exciting and strong)
(= a time when enthusiasm, etc. is new, exciting and strong)