Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
white-as-a-sheet
idiomatic expression
/ˈwaɪt əz ə ʃiːt/
Definition
A phrase describing a person who is extremely pale, often due to fear, shock, or illness.
Examples
- When she saw the snake, she turned white-as-a-sheet.
- He was white-as-a-sheet after hearing the bad news.
- The ghost story made him so scared that he went white-as-a-sheet.
Meaning
The phrase ‘white-as-a-sheet’ conveys a sudden loss of color in someone’s face, indicating strong emotions such as fear or anxiety.
Synonyms
- pale
- ashen
- washed out
