Gevoelens - Angst & Terreur

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over angst en terreur, zoals "op hete kolen" en "trillen als een rietje".

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

to do something that makes someone really scared

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cold sweat [zelfstandig naamwoord]

koud zweet

Ex: The athlete finished the race , drenched in a cold sweat .

De atleet finishte de race, doorweekt van koud zweet.

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

to make someone become extremely terrified

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

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

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to [be] the death of {sb} [Zinsdeel]

to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others

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with bated breath [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The audience watches the thrilling performance with bated breath .

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

(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} [Zinsdeel]

to extremely frighten someone

Ex: That haunted house we visited last Halloween scared the living crap out of us .

to [scare] {sb} witless [Zinsdeel]

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

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to [scare] {sb} straight [Zinsdeel]

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

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to [scare] {sb} shitless [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The loud noise made her jump out of her skin .

to [make] {one's} hair stand on end [Zinsdeel]

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) [Zinsdeel]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: When I heard the loud crash , I trembled in my boots with fear .

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

to shock or frighten someone very suddenly or severely

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on tenterhooks [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: I am on tenterhooks waiting to hear back about the job interview .

like a scalded cat [Zinsdeel]

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} [Zinsdeel]

to intensely frighten or shock someone

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

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 [Zinsdeel]

to cause a strong feeling of fear in someone

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

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

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for dear life [Zinsdeel]

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

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Gevoelens
Happiness	Excitement	Verdriet of ontevredenheid	Ongelukkigheid & Teleurstelling
Anger	Rage	Zijn geduld verliezen	Annoyance
Irritation	Angst & Terreur	Anticipation	Schaamte & Verlegenheid