jump out of your skin
US /dʒʌmp aʊt əv jʊər skɪn/
UK /dʒʌmp aʊt əv jʊər skɪn/
1.
吓了一跳, 大吃一惊
to be extremely surprised or frightened by something
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The sudden noise made me jump out of my skin.
突如其来的声音让我吓了一跳。
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When he tapped me on the shoulder, I nearly jumped out of my skin.
当他拍我肩膀时，我差点吓得跳起来。