White as a sheet Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwaɪt/, /ˈwaɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃit
WHYTE az uh SHEET
wˈaɪt/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /ʃˈiːt
WYTE az uh SHEET
Definition
If someone is "white as a sheet," their face is very pale, usually because they are surprised, scared, sick, or shocked.
Usage & Nuances
This idiom is informal and common in spoken English. It is only used to describe someone's extremely pale face, not objects. Often used after a shock, fright, or illness. Synonyms: 'pale as a ghost', 'white as a ghost'.
Spanish: pálido como una sábanaPortuguese (BR): branco como uma folhaPortuguese (PT): branco como um lençolChinese (Simplified): 脸色苍白Chinese (Traditional): 臉色慘白Hindi: चादर जितना सफेदArabic: شاحب كأن وجهه ورقةBengali: একেবারে ফ্যাকাসে - চাদরের মতো সাদাRussian: белый как простыняJapanese: 顔が真っ青Vietnamese: trắng bệch như tờ giấyKorean: 얼굴이 하얗게 질리다Turkish: bembeyaz olmak - beti benzi atmakUrdu: چادر کی طرح سفیدIndonesian: pucat seperti mayat - putih seperti seprai
Example Sentences
After hearing the bad news, he looked white as a sheet.
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She was white as a sheet after the rollercoaster ride.
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When he got sick, his face was white as a sheet.
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You should've seen him—he came out of the haunted house white as a sheet!
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He turned white as a sheet when the teacher called his name.
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Are you okay? You look white as a sheet right now.
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