2006-06-16 06:52:33 · 7 answers · asked by mechanicdude 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
This is a phrase which indicates extreme fear. It means to grasp something so tightly that your knucles turn white from lack of blood flow to them.
2006-06-16 06:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by fivestarmama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"white knuckle" is a term used, when someone, might be in a panic situation, such as grabbing the steering wheel, real hard, causing your knuckles to go white (sometimes) It's when you have to make a quick decision. Thats why its called white knuckle..I hope I explained it good enough..
2006-06-16 13:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 'white knuckle' flight for instance, is when a person is so scared that they hold so tightly onto something or someone until their knuckles show white...........
2006-06-16 13:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you grip the steering wheel very tightly during dangerous driving situations....it is called White knuckling
2006-06-16 13:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by ksbeckaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it refers to toughing out a scary situation, it's an allusion to gripping a hand-hold (like in a roller-coaster) or steering wheel (drving your car in hazardous weather conditions) so tightly that the blood leaves your knuckes, hence white knuckles
2006-06-16 19:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as biting your lip except the most you'll get is a cramp.
2006-06-16 14:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry don`t know
2006-06-16 13:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by Only Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋