White-knuckle Meaning

White-knuckle is an idiom. The meaning of this idiom is (idiomatic) Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.. Explore more Idiom Meanings.

White-knuckle

(idiomatic) Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.

Example : 2010 July 16, Colleen Long and Harry R. Weber, "BP capped well holding nearly a day into new fix", Associated Press wire:  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.2009 November 27, “Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Child has 'best guitar riff'”[1], BBC:  "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.

Meaning of White-knuckle

White-knuckle is an idiom. It is one of the most commonly used expressions in English writings. White-knuckle stands for (idiomatic) Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.. Explore Urdupoint to find out more popular Idioms and Idiom Meanings, to amplify your writings

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