Meaning of white-knuckle | Babel Free

Definitions

Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.

idiomatic, not-comparable

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Examples

“"No surprise given both Bellamy and White share - or have inherited - Hendrix's unique blend of experimental instincts and white-knuckle showmanship," said Mr Goldsmith.”

“BP said its capped-off well appeared to be holding steady Friday morning, almost midway into a white-knuckle waiting period in which engineers watched the pressure gauges for signs of a leak.”

“Most of the Denver-based Monitor writer’s work is less white-knuckle.”

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