What is "hand wringing"

alt. 1 The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress. 2 A feigned exhibition of distress, usually with implied inaction or vacillate in the face of a dilemma or crisis. n. 1 The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress. 2 A feigned exhibition of distress, usually with implied inaction or vacillate in the face of a dilemma or crisis.