scare the (living) daylights out of

US /skɛr ðə ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈdeɪˌlaɪts aʊt əv/
UK /skɛr ðə ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈdeɪˌlaɪts aʊt əv/
"scare the (living) daylights out of" picture
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spaventare a morte, far prendere un colpo

to frighten someone very badly

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The sudden loud noise scared the living daylights out of me.
Il rumore forte e improvviso mi ha spaventato a morte.
That horror movie always scares the daylights out of me.
Quel film horror mi spaventa sempre a morte.