Fear Idioms
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Meaning: So afraid that you cannot move.
Example: She was scared stiff when she heard someone knocking at her window late at night. Read more ➺
Meaning: To become too scared or afraid to do something difficult or risky.
Example: You lost your nerve at the last minute and didn’t go through with the presentation. Read more ➺
Meaning: To show cowardice or be easily frightened in a difficult situation.
Example: The politician showed white feather by avoiding tough questions during the debate. Read more ➺
make someone’s hair stand on end
Meaning: To cause someone to feel very frightened or terrified.
Example: Reading the ghost story late at night made his hair stand on end. Read more ➺
Meaning: to decide not to do something because of fear or lack of courage.
Example: He planned to go bungee jumping but chickened out at the last minute. Read more ➺
Meaning: not brave.
Example: Daisy was too chicken-hearted in the meeting to speak up, even though she knew the board was making the wrong decision. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extremely afraid or frightened.
Example: A shadow appeared in the doorway and scared me to death. Read more ➺
Meaning: anxious
Example: The robbery was a frightening experience. Since then, I have been a bundle of nerves. Read more ➺
Meaning: to not be strong enough to handle a situation.
Example: This movie is not for those who are faint of heart. You better go to bed right now. Read more ➺
Meaning: the condition where extreme fear or nervousness causes a person to feel a chill along with moist skin or sweat
Example: I woke up from a nightmare, breathing heavy and in cold sweat. Read more ➺
