look as if (one) has seen a ghost

look as if (one) has seen a ghost

To look terrified, shocked, or pale from fright. What's wrong, Daniel? You look as if you've seen a ghost! The test was so nerve-racking that I came away looking as if I had seen a ghost.See also: ghost, if, look, seen

look as if you have seen a ghost

look very pale and shocked.See also: ghost, have, if, look, seen