jump in (one's) skin



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jump in (one's) skin

To start or recoil, as from shock, surprise, or fear. I positively jumped in my skin when I heard the door bang open in the middle of the night.
See also: jump, skin

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Thompson['tɔmpsn]
CleopasKLEE-ə-pəs (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin
SelahSEE-lə (English)Biblical
Didierdeed-YEFrench
Alfhildr-Ancient Scandinavian
GwenythGWEN-ith (English)Welsh