Categories: Social Slang
Clutching My Pearls is an internet slang term used to express shock, astonishment, or outrage in response to something surprising or scandalous. It originated from the image of someone clutching their pearl necklace in disbelief. This phrase is typically used humorously to convey exaggerated reactions to something that may not necessarily warrant such a response.
Examples:
– After watching the season finale of that TV show, I was clutching my pearls for a good five minutes! The plot twist was absolutely mind-blowing.
– Did you see what she was wearing to the party? Clutching my pearls, that outfit was completely inappropriate. I couldn’t believe she would show up like that!
Synonyms:
horrified, scandalized, shocked
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