suffer an electric shock

Frequency: 6.78.0 per million words

Implies a negative and possibly harmful experience.

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Examples (10)

  • The electrician suffered a severe electric shock while working on the faulty wiring.
  • If you touch that exposed wire, you will suffer an electric shock.
  • He was lucky to only suffer a mild electric shock from the damaged appliance.
  • There's a high risk that someone might suffer an electric shock if this isn't repaired.
  • The patient's records show he suffered an electric shock at his workplace.
  • Suffering an electric shock can cause serious burns and cardiac arrest.
  • Did the victim suffer an electric shock before the fall from the ladder?
  • Without proper training, you could easily suffer a powerful electric shock.
  • She screamed after suffering a small electric shock from the faulty light switch.
  • The safety manual explains how to avoid suffering an electric shock.