scared stiff

Frequency: 5.57.3 per million words

Informal expression for being so frightened you cannot move.

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Examples (10)

  • The sudden loud noise made her scared stiff.
  • He was scared stiff when he saw the spider in his bed.
  • The horror movie left us scared stiff for hours.
  • I'd be scared stiff if I had to walk through that dark alley alone.
  • They were scared stiff by the unexpected appearance of the bear.
  • Don't tell me scary stories; I get scared stiff easily.
  • The thought of public speaking makes many people scared stiff.
  • She pretended not to be scared stiff, but her trembling hands gave her away.
  • Even though it was just a prank, he was scared stiff.
  • We were all scared stiff when the plane hit turbulence.