scare/frighten someone witless

US /skɛr/ˈfraɪtən ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈwɪtlɪs/
UK /skɛr/ˈfraɪtən ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈwɪtlɪs/
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spaventare a morte qualcuno, far perdere la testa a qualcuno per la paura

to frighten someone so much that they are unable to think clearly or act sensibly

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The sudden loud noise scared him witless.
Il rumore forte e improvviso lo ha spaventato a morte.
The ghost story frightened the children witless.
La storia di fantasmi ha spaventato i bambini a morte.