hardly flinch

Frequency: 5.42.0 per million words

to show almost no physical reaction to something surprising or painful

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Examples (10)

  • He hardly flinched when he was hit.
  • The experienced soldier hardly flinched at the sound of gunfire.
  • She hardly flinched when the needle went in.
  • The boxer hardly flinched despite the powerful punch.
  • He hardly flinched at the unexpected news.
  • The surgeon hardly flinched during the difficult operation.
  • She hardly flinched when confronted with the harsh criticism.
  • The athlete hardly flinched as the trainer applied pressure to the injury.
  • He hardly flinched when the door slammed shut behind him.
  • The witness hardly flinched while recounting the traumatic events.