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(as) white as a ghost
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness
What is the origin of the idiom "white as a ghost" and when to use it?
The idiom "white as a ghost" originated from the association of the color white with a lack of color or pigmentation, similar to the pale appearance of a ghost. It is commonly used to emphasize a person's paleness due to fear, shock, illness, or a sudden loss of color.
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When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
After the surgery, his face was as white as a sheet.
Since the bad news, she has been walking around looking white as a sheet.
After the car accident, her face was as white as a ghost.
After the car accident, her face was as white as a ghost.
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