go pale
Frequency: 7.215.3 per million words
To suddenly become pale, especially from shock or fear.
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Examples (10)
- Ruth went pale as the news sank in.
- Her face went pale when she heard the sudden crash.
- He would go completely pale at the sight of blood.
- The doctor noticed she went pale during the examination.
- If you see a ghost, you might go pale with fright.
- She always goes pale when she's feeling unwell.
- The unexpected accusation made him go noticeably pale.
- I saw her go pale and almost faint after the bad news.
- His complexion went pale after spending weeks indoors.
- Don't worry if you go pale; it's a natural reaction to shock.