English Idiom · Intermediate
red Ned
Cheap or poor-quality red wine
Pronunciation: say red Ned
Meaning
Cheap or poor-quality red wine.
Example
VERNA: And get him to pick up a flagon o' Red. [She goes toward the bathroom door and turns.] Ya know what they say about the Old Red Ned…puts lead in ya pencil!
VERNA: And get him to pick up a flagon o' Red. [She goes toward the bathroom door and turns.] Ya know what they say about the Old Red Ned…puts lead in ya pencil!
Practice tips
- Practice red Ned out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.