“If you're arachnophobic, this new dystopian-looking invention may not quite be your cup of tea.”
“This was quite amusing as one of the University technicians was so arachnophobic that he would give the machine tool a very wide berth whenever he entered the workshop.”
“My amused companions inquired as to whether I might be a bit arachnophobic and, showing no pity, suggested that eating one would cure me of my fear.”