Meaning of the word "jump out of your skin" in English

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jump out of your skin

US /dʒʌmp aʊt əv jʊər skɪn/
UK /dʒʌmp aʊt əv jʊər skɪn/
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Idiom

1.

to be extremely surprised or frightened by something

Example:
The sudden noise made me jump out of my skin.
When he tapped me on the shoulder, I nearly jumped out of my skin.
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