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Hellohello Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Blanch at

But politicians blanch at fusion’s price tag and worry about getting burned

What does the "blanch at" mean? Praise or criticise?

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Literally, it means to turn white. Perhaps figuratively the politicians turn white from fear.

  • Literally, it means to turn white.
  • Perhaps figuratively the politicians turn white from fear.
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Literally, it means to turn white. Perhaps figuratively the politicians turn white from fear.

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