get the fright of (one's) life



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.
See also: fright, get, life, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alcyoneal-SIE-ə-nee (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Magdolna-Hungarian
Quintina-Ancient Roman
Jude (1)JOOD (English)English, Biblical
Iovianus-Ancient Roman
Kasih-Indonesian, Malay