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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
Idiom
Informal
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.
Examples
She turned white as a ghost after hearing the bad news.
