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- give (someone) the fright of (someone's) life
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.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Isabel | | ['izəbel] | |
| Mahli | | MAH-lie (English), MAY-lie (English) | Biblical |
| Erich | | E-rikh | German |
| LuboŠ | | - | Czech |
| Sayen | | - | Native American, Mapuche |
| Dalia (1) | | - | Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic) |