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red-letter day

/ˌred ˈlet.ər deɪ/

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phrase

/ˌred ˈlet.ər deɪ/B2informal
  • ruОсобенный, памятный или важный день, часто связанный со счастливым или значимым событием. Термин происходит от традиции отмечать важные даты красным цветом в календарях.

A special, memorable, or important day, often associated with a happy or significant event. The term originates from the practice of marking important dates in red on calendars.

  1. Special or memorable dayB2informal

    A day that is very important, happy, or memorable, often marked on a calendar.

    ruЗнаменательный день

    • Graduation day was a real red-letter day for the whole family.
    • The day they announced the merger was a red-letter day for the company.
    • Her wedding was a red-letter day she will never forget.