Meaning of the word "frighten someone out of their wits" in English
What does "frighten someone out of their wits" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
frighten someone out of their wits
US /ˈfraɪtən ˈsʌmˌwʌn aʊt əv ðɛr wɪts/
UK /ˈfraɪtən ˈsʌmˌwʌn aʊt əv ðɛr wɪts/
Idiom
1.
to make someone extremely scared or anxious
Example:
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The sudden loud noise frightened her out of her wits.
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The ghost story frightened the children out of their wits.
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