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
Jehoash	ji-HO-ash (English), jee-HO-ash (English)	Biblical
Keeley	KEE-lee	English (Modern)
Ovidiu	-	Romanian
Eilionoir	-	Scottish
Sophocles	SAHF-u-kleez (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Esperanta	e-spe-RAHN-tah	Esperanto