put the fear of God in



put the fear of God in(to) someone

Fig. to frighten someone severely; [for something] to shock someone into contrite behavior. A near miss like that really puts the fear of God into you. Yes, it puts the fear of God in you.
See also: fear, god, of, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RamseyRAM-zeeEnglish
DaynaDAY-nəEnglish
ÜLkÜ-Turkish
Sylvainseel-VENFrench
Cathie['kæθi]
Luitpold-German