Meaning of the word "scare/frighten someone witless" in English
What does "scare/frighten someone witless" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scare/frighten someone witless
US /skɛr/ˈfraɪtən ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈwɪtlɪs/
UK /skɛr/ˈfraɪtən ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈwɪtlɪs/
Idiom
1.
to frighten someone so much that they are unable to think clearly or act sensibly
Example:
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The sudden loud noise scared him witless.
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The ghost story frightened the children witless.
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