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English idioms related to Feelings
to [frighten|scare|terrify] {sb} out of  {one's} wits

to do something that makes someone really scared

Ex: The unexpected snake slithering across her path scared the wits out of the hiker.
cold sweat
cold sweat
[Podstatné jméno]

a state in which one sweats because of being really scared or anxious

studený pot, chladný pot

studený pot, chladný pot

Ex: She woke up from a nightmare , covered in a cold sweat.

Probudila se z noční můry, pokrytá studeným potem.

to [chill] {sb} to the (bone|marrow)

to make someone become extremely terrified

Ex: The chilling confession he made yesterday still haunts me to the marrow.
[chill|shiver] [run] (up|down) {one's} [spine]

used when one does or says something that makes someone become extremely scared or excited

Ex: The movie ran chills down my spine.
to [be] the death of {sb}

to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others

Ex: His reckless driving habits were the death of their friendship; they couldn't trust him anymore.
with bated breath

in a state of great anticipation, often holding one's breath

Ex: He read the last chapter of the book with bated breath, anxious to know the ending.
to [shake|tremble] like a leaf

(of a person) to involuntarily shake one's body due to feeling nervous, afraid, or cold

Ex: If I were to encounter a ghost, I would shake like a leaf.
to [scare] the (living|) crap out of  {sb}

to extremely frighten someone

Ex: The horror movie they'll be watching later will scare the living crap out of everyone.
to [scare] {sb} witless

to do or say something that makes someone become extremely frightened or worried

Ex: When the car swerved in front of us, it scared my sister witless.
to [scare] {sb} straight

to frighten or shock someone in order to improve or correct their behavior

Ex: The stern warning from the police officer scares the troubled teenager straight, prompting him to stay away from trouble.
to [scare] {sb} shitless

to do something that makes someone extremely scared

Ex: The upcoming roller coaster ride will scare me shitless.
to [jump|leap] out of {one's} skin

to become extremely scared or surprised, causing a strong physical reaction

Ex: The unexpected fireworks caused everyone to jump out of their skin.
to [make] {one's} hair stand on end

to frighten or shock someone very suddenly or severely

Ex: The chilling revelation in the book I read yesterday made my hair stand on end.
to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes)

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The haunted house we visited last Halloween had us all trembling in our shoes.
to [scare|freighten] the (living|) daylights out of {sb}

to shock or frighten someone very suddenly or severely

Ex: When the car swerved unexpectedly, it frightened the living daylights out of me.
on tenterhooks

in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something

Ex: The ongoing negotiation process has everyone on tenterhooks.
like a scalded cat

in a very restless and agitated state, often due to being shocked or frightened

Ex: He jumped back like a scalded cat when he accidentally touched the hot stove.
to [scare] the (living|) shit out of {sb}

to intensely frighten or shock someone

Ex: The upcoming roller coaster ride will scare the shit out of me.
rooted (to|in) the (spot|floor|ground)

unable to move or act due to being extremely shocked, surprised, or frightened

Ex: The shocking revelation leaves him rooted in the floor, unable to comprehend what he just heard.
to [make] {one's} blood run cold

to cause a strong feeling of fear in someone

Ex: The chilling testimony during the trial made everyone's blood run cold as they heard the gruesome details.
to [make] {one'} ‌(skin|flesh) (crawl|creep)

to experience a feeling of discomfort or disgust that causes a tingling feeling

Ex: Tomorrow's presentation on a disturbing topic will make everyone's flesh crawl with discomfort.
for dear life

with great effort to avoid injury or save one's life

Ex: The child ran for dear life when the stray dog chased after them in the park.
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