red light fever
n.— «The weather could have been better this past weekend, but many racers bundled up and braved the elements to try to win a little money. It seems everyone had red light fever. Four out of five finals at Coles County Dragway, USA were decided on the starting line by red lights.» —“Lights a big factor in Coles County wins” in Charleston, Illinois WhoWon.com Apr. 24, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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