Phrase · Emotions & inner life
the phantom speed-camera
noun phrase
/thuh-fan-tum-speed-kam-er-uh/
Definition
The sudden, terrifying realization that you might be doing 34 in a 30 zone, resulting in dangerously slamming on the brakes.
In use
“I got hit by the phantom speed-camera panic and spilled coffee on my trousers.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-fan-tum-speed-kam-er-uh/
Classification
- Life domain
- Mind, body & behaviour
History
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