Συναισθήματα - Φόβος & Τρόμος

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to [frighten|scare|terrify] {sb} out of {one's} wits [φράση]

to do something that makes someone really scared

Ex:

cold sweat [ουσιαστικό]

κρύος ιδρώτας

Ex: She broke into a cold sweat when she heard the news of her friend 's accident .

Έβγαλε κρύο ιδρώτα όταν άκουσε τα νέα για το ατύχημα της φίλης της.

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

to make someone become extremely terrified

Ex: The ghostly apparition in the old house chilled him to the marrow .

[chill|shiver] [run] (up|down) {one's} [spine] [πρόταση]

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

Ex:

to [be] the death of {sb} [φράση]

to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others

Ex:

with bated breath [φράση]

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

Ex: With bated breath , she listens for the sound of footsteps approaching .

to [shake|tremble] like a leaf [φράση]

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

Ex: She shook like a leaf when she encountered the wild bear in the woods .

to [scare] the (living|) crap out of {sb} [φράση]

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 [φράση]

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

Ex:

to [scare] {sb} straight [φράση]

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

Ex: The tough love approach they use in the rehabilitation program scares him straight , motivating him to turn his life around .

to [scare] {sb} shitless [φράση]

to do something that makes someone extremely scared

Ex:

to [jump|leap] out of {one's} skin [φράση]

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 [φράση]

to frighten or shock someone very suddenly or severely

Ex: The eerie sound of footsteps in the empty house makes my hair stand on end .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [φράση]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: I know that meeting my significant other 's parents for the first time will make me quake in my boots .

to [scare|freighten] the (living|) daylights out of {sb} [φράση]

to shock or frighten someone very suddenly or severely

Ex:

on tenterhooks [φράση]

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 [φράση]

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

Ex: She always jumps up and runs away like a scalded cat whenever she sees a spider .

to [scare] the (living|) shit out of {sb} [φράση]

to intensely frighten or shock someone

Ex:

rooted (to|in) the (spot|floor|ground) [φράση]

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

Ex: We were rooted to the spot , frozen with fear , as the loud explosion echoed through the air .

to [make] {one's} blood run cold [φράση]

to cause a strong feeling of fear in someone

Ex: The eerie silence and dark shadows in the abandoned house make my blood run cold as I cautiously explore .

to [make] {one'} ‌(skin|flesh) (crawl|creep) [φράση]

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

Ex:

for dear life [φράση]

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

Ex: The swimmer kicks and strokes for dear life as the powerful current threatens to pull them away .

Συναισθήματα
Happiness	Excitement	Θλίψη ή δυσαρέσκεια	Δυστυχία & Απογοήτευση
Anger	Rage	Χάνω την ψυχραιμία μου	Annoyance
Irritation	Φόβος & Τρόμος	Anticipation	Ντροπή & Αμηχανία