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Idiom RED-LETTER DAY
Definition an important day; a day to remember
Examples
  1. Tomorrow is going to be a red-letter day for our school. The president is coming to speak to the students and faculty.
  2. Mike was made a vice president of the company yesterday. It certainly was a red-letter day for him.
Extra Info

The expression originates from the practice of marking holy days in red on some calendars.

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