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receive the fright of (one's) life

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.
See also: fright, life, of, receive

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Legolas-Literature
JordÁNhor-DAHNSpanish
Floellaflo-EL-əEnglish (Rare)
Kirsteen-Scottish
VilhoVEEL-hoFinnish
XzavierZAY-vee-ər, ZAY-vyər, ig-ZAY-vee-ərEnglish (Modern)
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