hand-wringing

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Hand-wringing is defined as an expression of worry or concern.

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An example of hand-wringing is the pacing and constant twisting of the hands of a person waiting to see if a business deal has gone through.

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See hand-wringing in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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expression of distress or anxiety, as in clasping and twisting the hands together

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