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scare the bejeebers out of (someone)

To shock or frighten someone very suddenly and/or severely. ("Bejeebers," a variant of "bejesus," is a mild euphemistic oath used here as an intensifying noun.) Don't sneak up on me like that, you scared the bejeebers out of me! That car accident seems to have scared the bejeebers out of Janet—she's still shaken by it.

See also: bejeebers, of, out, scare

knock the bejeebers out of someone or something

Inf. to beat someone or something severely. If I catch you doing that again, I'll knock the bejeebers out of you. He grabbed the poor dog and just knocked the bejeebers out of it.

See also: bejeebers, knock, of, out