white as a ghost

Adjective

not-comparable

(simile) Very white, especially of a person's face as a result of fear.

Japanese Meaning

恐怖などの感情によって顔が急に真っ白になる状態。 / まるで幽霊のように、顔色が極端に青白くなる様子。

After hearing the sudden scream, Maria stood white as a ghost in the doorway.

突然の悲鳴を聞いて、マリアは玄関に立ったまま顔が真っ青になった。

Sense（1）

(simile) Very white, especially of a person's face as a result of fear.