hand wringing

Noun

countable uncountable

The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress. / A feigned exhibition of distress, usually with implied inaction or vacillating in the face of a dilemma or crisis.

Japanese Meaning

苦悩やストレスの表れとして、手を繰り返し握ったり絞ったりする行為 / 偽りの苦悩を装い、ジレンマや危機に直面した際に意図的に行動を先延ばしにする、または迷っている様子を示す表現

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The counselor recognized her constant hand wringing as a sign of underlying anxiety.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

カウンセラーは、彼女が絶えず手をぎゅっと握りしめることを、根深い不安の兆候だと認識した。

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Sense（1）

The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress.

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Sense（2）

A feigned exhibition of distress, usually with implied inaction or vacillating in the face of a dilemma or crisis.

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hand wringings

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