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scare someone half to death

Idiom Fear

Meaning

to frighten someone very badly

Example Sentences

"That spider scared me half to death!"

Related Expressions

keep your shirt on

stay calm; don’t get angry or impatient

mind over matter

the use of willpower to overcome physical problems

get a clean bill of health

to be declared completely healthy by a doctor

take one for the team

to sacrifice for the benefit of others

have nerves of steel

to be very brave and calm under pressure

throw one’s weight around

to use one’s power or influence aggressively