My blood pressure is high only because of white coat hypertension.
white coat hypertension
idiomElevated blood pressure measured by a medical practitioner and deemed to result from the patient's emotional response to the medical environment.
Origin
disputed originFrom white coat + hypertension, due to the typical uniform of a medical practitioner.
The doctor noted that my high reading was likely white coat hypertension, as I felt very nervous in the clinic.
Although his home readings remained within a healthy range, the patient exhibited consistent white coat hypertension during every clinical examination due to his underlying anxiety regarding medical settings.
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all fur coat and no knickers
Having a superficially positive appearance that is belied by the reality, e.g., superficially elegant and beautiful but actually common.
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cut one's coat according to one's cloth
To live within one's means, without spending more than is affordable.
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turn one's coat
To turn against a previous affiliation or allegiance.
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To labour in vain, especially so as to present something as better than it really is; to whitewash.
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Bread made from white flour.
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white hat
A good person; a hero.
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A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
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Magic derived from good or benign forces, as distinct from evil or malevolent forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing good or giving aid.