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be as white as a sheet

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be as white as a sheet

To have a very pale face, often due to illness or fear. I knew that Maureen wasn't feeling well because her face was as white as a sheet. Everyone in the band was as white as a sheet before taking the stage.

See also: sheet, white

be as white as a sheet

to be very pale, usually because you are frightened or ill She was trembling all over and as white as a sheet.

See also: sheet, white