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hand-wringing

noun

/ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

Meaning

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.

worrying, fretting, anxiety, concern, agitation

calmness, confidence, composure

political hand-wringing, endless hand-wringing, public hand-wringing

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation.

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.