Hand-wringing
[hand-ring-ing] /ˈhændˌrɪŋ ɪŋ/
noun
1.
a physical expression of concern, distress, or guilt.
2.
the nervous grasping or squeezing of the hands as a sign of these feelings.
noun
1.
(informal) an extended debate over the correct course of action in a situation
noun
An ostentatious show of grief, remorse, etc: hand-wringing on the part of the press (1603+)
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