receive the fright of (one's) life

To experience an extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. I received the fright of my life when I noticed someone standing right behind me. Mary received the fright of her life as the car ahead of her swerved across traffic.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Abbey	AB-ee	English
Nausikaa	-	Greek Mythology
DagnÝ	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Chantrea	-	Khmer
Dooley	['du:li]
Darlene	dahr-LEEN	English