give (someone) the fright of (someone's) life



give (someone) the fright of (someone's) life

To cause someone an extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. I didn't see you standing there! You gave me the fright of my life! Seeing the car swerve right in front of her gave Mary the fright of her life.
See also: fright, give, life, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ReubenROO-bən (English)Biblical, Hebrew, English
LydiaLID-ee-ə (English), LUY-dee-ah (German, Finnish)English, German, Finnish, Biblical, Old Church Slavic, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Philomenafil-ə-MEEN-ə (English)English, German, Late Greek
AustinAWS-tinEnglish
Thanos-Greek
StijnSTIENDutch