get the fright of (one's) life

To experience an extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. I got the fright of my life when I noticed someone standing right behind me. Mary got the fright of her life as the car ahead of her swerved across traffic.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
LaurenȚIu	low-REN-tsyoo	Romanian
Natanaele	-	Italian
Godwine	-	Anglo-Saxon
Gwynfor	-	Welsh
Eustorgius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
ElÍSabet	-	Icelandic