turn pale
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To quickly become pale due to a strong emotion like shock, fear, or disgust.
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Examples (10)
- She turned pale when she heard the bad news.
- His face turned pale as he realized his mistake.
- The sudden fright made her turn pale.
- He would always turn pale at the sight of blood.
- When the ghost appeared, everyone in the room turned pale.
- The thought of the upcoming exam made him turn pale with anxiety.
- Did you see how she turned pale after that comment?
- I felt my cheeks turn pale from the shock.
- He was so angry he turned pale instead of red.
- The doctor's serious expression caused her to turn pale.