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Feelings - Fear & Terror

Dive into English idioms regarding fear and terror, like "on tenterhooks" and "shake like a leaf".

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English idioms related to Feelings
to frighten sb out of one's wits

to do something that makes someone really scared

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cold sweat

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

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to chill sb to the bone

to make someone become extremely terrified

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chill run up one's spine

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

to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others

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with bated breath

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

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to shake like a leaf

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

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to scare the (living) crap out of sb

to extremely frighten someone

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to scare sb witless

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

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to scare sb straight

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

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to scare sb shitless

to do something that makes someone extremely scared

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to jump out of one's skin

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

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to make one's hair stand on end

to frighten or shock someone very suddenly or severely

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to shake in one's boots

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

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to scare the (living) daylights out of sb

to shock or frighten someone very suddenly or severely

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on tenterhooks

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

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like a scalded cat

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

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to scare the (living) shit out of sb

to intensely frighten or shock someone

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rooted to the spot

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

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to make one's blood run cold

to cause a strong feeling of fear in someone

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to make one' skin crawl

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

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for dear life

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

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