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   white-knuckle

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   • 1. (especially of a fairground ride) causing extreme excitement or fear.
   • ▪ displaying or characterized by extreme excitement or fear: "a succession of white-knuckled passengers got out of the plane"

   Word Origin 1960s: with reference to the effect caused by gripping tightly to steady oneself.

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   What is a white knuckle ride?

   • In a fairground, a white-knuckle ride is any large machine that people ride on which is very exciting but also frightening. ...white-knuckle rides such as the rollercoaster. A white-knuckle experience is something that you find very exciting but also very frightening. ...a hellish white-knuckle ride through the heavy London traffic.

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   What is a white-knuckle idiom?

   • When it comes to idioms, there are often variations in usage that can add depth and nuance to their meanings. The phrase “white-knuckle” is no exception. While its basic definition refers to a feeling of intense fear or anxiety, there are several ways in which this idiom can be used.

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   • Exercise 1: Write a short story or anecdote that includes the phrase “white-knuckle”. Be creative and try to use the idiom in a way that accurately conveys its meaning. Exercise 2: Watch a movie or TV show and take note of any instances where characters use the phrase “white-knuckle”.

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   The phrase “white-knuckle” is a common idiom used to describe a situation that is tense, frightening or nerve-wracking. It is often associated with extreme sports, rollercoasters or other activities that cause fear and anxiety. However, the origins of this idiom are not clear.

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   1. causing fear, apprehension, or panic. The plane made a white-knuckle approach to the fogged-in airport. 2. experiencing fear, terror, or apprehension. The white-knuckle crowd loved that director's newest horror movie. Also: white-knuckled. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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   Definitions of 'white-knuckle' 1. In a fairground, a white-knuckle ride is any large machine that people ride on which is very exciting but also frightening. [...] 2. A white-knuckle experience is something that you find very exciting but also very frightening. [...] More. Collocations with 'white-knuckle' white-knuckle ride.

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