Meaning of the word "scare the (living) daylights out of" in English
What does "scare the (living) daylights out of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scare the (living) daylights out of
US /skɛr ðə ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈdeɪˌlaɪts aʊt əv/
UK /skɛr ðə ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈdeɪˌlaɪts aʊt əv/
Idiom
1.
to frighten someone very badly
Example:
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The sudden loud noise scared the living daylights out of me.
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That horror movie always scares the daylights out of me.
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