be quaking in (one's) boots
be quaking in (one's) boots
To be trembling with fear. Often used sarcastically. Ooh, I'm really scared of you! I'm quaking in my boots, you frighten me so!
See also: boot, quake
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be quaking in your boots
If someone is quaking in their boots, they are very frightened about something that is about to happen. If you stand up straight you'll give an impression of self confidence even if you're quaking in your boots. Note: Verbs such as shake, shiver, and tremble are sometimes used instead of quake. Someone had to tell the packed club that he wouldn't be appearing — you can imagine me shaking in my boots.
See also: boot, quake
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- be quaking in your boots
- be shaking in (one's) boots
- be shaking in (one's) shoes
- be in it for
- (the) odds are against (something)
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)