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put on the red light

to advertise oneself as a prostitute

Etymology:

  • Refers to the fact that a red light is traditionally placed in the windows of sex-related businesses; compare red-light district.
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Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Modified by TriplePurple on December 03, 2023

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surmetu la ruĝan lumon

poner la luz roja

allume le feu rouge

зажечь красный свет

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