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Phrase(s): blanch with something
Fig. to become pale with some emotion, such as anger or fear. • He saw the injury and blanched with fear. • Lily blanched with anger as Max walked out. a blank check freedom or permission to act as one wishes or thinks necessary. • He’s been given a blank check with regard to reorganizing the work force. • The new manager has been given no detailed instructions about how to train the staff. He just has a blank check.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs