red under the bed

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What does red under the bed mean?

An insidious communist presence; a communist who has infiltrated capitalist society.

Where does red under the bed come from?

From red (meaning communist) and the traditional child's fear of a monster lurking under the bed.

How to pronounce red under the bed

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