大驚失色
Reading: たいきょうしっしょく
Meaning: to turn pale with great surprise
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Example Sentence
He turned pale with shock at the sudden news.
Usage Notes
Describes an extreme state of shock where someone literally loses color in their face. Often used in literary contexts.
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