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Collocations for flush - noun

ADJ.

faint, slight | deep, dull, pink, red, scarlet, warm | hectic, sudden
a hectic flush of rising excitement
hot
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.
bring
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.

PREP.

~ of
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)

Collocations for flush - verb

ADV.

deeply | a little, slightly | angrily, guiltily, painfully
He made his excuses, flushing guiltily.

PREP.

with
He flushed scarlet with embarrassment.

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