white as a sheet

Adjective

said of a human's complexion

(simile, said of a human's complexion) Very white or pale, as if suffering from shock.

Japanese Meaning

衝撃や恐怖で血の気が引き、非常に青白い顔色になること / 極度のショックを受けた際に、顔色が抜けて著しく白く見える状態

When she saw the blood, she went white as a sheet.

血を見て、彼女は顔が青ざめた。

Sense（1）

(simile, said of a human's complexion) Very white or pale, as if suffering from shock.

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