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Jimmy Hung
2022-04-08 08:04
Frighten (one) out of a year's growth American British informal verb phrase
Satirically alludes to terrifying someone to the point of shortening their longevity.
If you say that you frighten (one) out of a year's growth, you mean that you cause extreme fear and shock to him.
That weird noise frightened me out of a year's growth in the middle of the night.
That car nearly clashes with us, which really frightens me out of a year's growth.
What are you doing behind me ? ! You frighten me out of a year's growth!
To be surprised by some sudden occurrence
To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone
An exclamation of shock or surprise
I'm not stupid or easily scared.
The verb "frighten" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
