be frightened out of (one's) wits

be frightened out of (one's) wits

To be shocked or scared very suddenly and/or severely. Hyperbolically alludes to frightening one so severely as to cause them to lose their mind. I was frightened out of my wits when you snuck up on me like that!
See also: frighten, of, out, wit
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be frightened (or scared) out of your wits

be extremely frightened.
See also: frighten, of, out, wit
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See also:
  • be frightened out of your wits
  • scare (one) silly
  • frighten (one) out of (one's) wits
  • frighten one out of wits
  • frighten/scare somebody out of their wits
  • scare (one) out of (one's) mind
  • frighten (one) out of (one's) mind
  • scare the crap out of (one)
  • frighten (one) to death