scared out of one's wits

Meaning: So afraid that one is unable to think clearly.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: This expression is usually used as an exaggeration to mean "very frightened for a short time."

More idioms — Daily Life

• second-guess — To dispute or try to understand someone's reason for doing something.
• second-rate — Of inferior quality; not the best.
• have second thoughts — To begin to have doubts; to question and reexamine a decision.
• see red — To get angry.
• see something through — To finish something one has started.
• see the light — To understand something clearly.

More English idioms

• have a screw loose screw — To be harmlessly crazy.
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• sell like hotcakes — To sell quickly.
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• in seventh heaven — Blissfully happy.
• ships passing in the night — Two people whose lives come together or whose paths cross for a short time.

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