show a flicker

Frequency: 6.25.5 per million words

To exhibit a brief sign of an emotion or quality.

flickerVERB + NOUN

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show

Examples (10)

  • He didn't show even a flicker of emotion during the announcement.
  • The witness managed to show a flicker of recognition when she saw the suspect.
  • Despite her pain, she refused to show a flicker of weakness.
  • The politician's face began to show a flicker of uncertainty during the debate.
  • When asked about the scandal, he didn't show a flicker of guilt.
  • She tried not to show a flicker of disappointment at the news.
  • The patient's eyes began to show a flicker of hope after the treatment.
  • Even under pressure, the spy didn't show a flicker of fear.
  • His stoic expression finally began to show a flicker of amusement.
  • The CEO's confident demeanor started to show a flicker of doubt.