To scare the hell out of In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to scare the hell out of", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-12-07 12:12

Meaning of To scare the hell out of

Synonyms:

frighten to death , scare the crap out of , scare the living daylights out of

To scare the hell out of informal verb phrase

To shock, surprise or frighten someone in a very sudden and severe way
 

The sound of the alarm scared the hell out of us.

On Halloween, he cosplayed the ghost and scared the hell out of me.

Other phrases about:

(well) I'll be damned!
An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something
Shaking Like a Leaf

To shake a lot due to the cold or fear

like a rabbit (caught) in (the) headlights

Being so scared, confused, and astonished that you can't think or do anything.

be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

Grammar and Usage of To scare the hell out of

Verb Forms

  • scared the hell out of
  • scares the hell out of
  • scaring the hell out of

The verb "scare" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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about/on your person

If you have something on your person/body, it means that you are carrying it with you.

Example:

Customs officers found a gun concealed about your person.

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