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Discover LudwigThe phrase "he flinched" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a physical reaction of someone who is startled or in response to something unexpected or frightening.
Example: "When the loud noise erupted, he flinched, instinctively turning away from the source."
Alternatives: "he recoiled" or "he winced."
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He flinched!
On the ground he flinched.
He flinched, but kept talking.
He flinched, but he kept singing.
But when I added water, he flinched.
I know at least once because he flinched again.
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Will he flinch inside?
During thunderstorms, he flinches.
And he flinches.
He flinches at the idea.
He flinches as easily as a snail.
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