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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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to do something that makes someone really scared

Ex: The unexpected snake slithering across her path scared the wits out of the hiker.
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a state in which one sweats because of being really scared or anxious

Ex: She woke up from a nightmare , covered in a cold sweat.
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to make someone become extremely terrified

Ex: The chilling confession he made yesterday still haunts me to the marrow.
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used when one does or says something that makes someone become extremely scared or excited

Ex: The movie ran chills down my spine.
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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.
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in a state of great anticipation, often holding one's breath

Ex: He read the last chapter of the with bated breath, anxious to know the ending .
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(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.
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to extremely frighten someone

Ex: The horror movie they'll be watching later will scare the living crap out of everyone.
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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.
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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.
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to do something that makes someone extremely scared

Ex: The upcoming roller coaster ride scare me shitless.
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to become extremely scared or surprised, causing a strong physical reaction

Ex: The unexpected fireworks caused everyone jump out of their skin.
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to frighten or shock someone very suddenly or severely

Ex: The chilling revelation in the book I read made my hair stand on end.
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to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The haunted house we visited last Halloween had us all trembling in our shoes.
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to shock or frighten someone very suddenly or severely

Ex: When the car swerved unexpectedly, it frightened the living daylights out of me.
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in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something

Ex: The ongoing negotiation process has on tenterhooks.
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in a very restless and agitated state, often due to being shocked or frightened

Ex: He jumped like a scalded cat when he accidentally touched the hot stove .
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to intensely frighten or shock someone

Ex: The upcoming roller coaster ride scare the shit out of me.
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unable to move or act due to being extremely shocked, surprised, or frightened

Ex: The shocking revelation leaves rooted in the floor, unable to comprehend what he just heard .
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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.
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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.
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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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