horror

blanch with (an emotion)

To become visibly pale as a result of feeling a particular emotion. All of my friends ran into the creepy haunted house, but I blanched with fear when I saw it. Stella blanched with disgust at the plate of cooked ants that had been set before her.

horror of horrors

A phrase used to humorously indicate something very mundane that has or could cause panic, anger, controversy, or any such adverse reaction. In writing, the phrase is usually set apart by parentheses or dashes just before the thing it indicates. People are so obsessed with their phones these days that they panic if theirs is running low on battery or—horror of horrors—they left it at home.

horror show

1. Literally, a (potentially frightening) film or television show with supernatural and/or macabre elements. I can't watch these horror shows before bed, they give me nightmares.

2. Something disastrous, disorganized, or otherwise unpleasant, often said with a note of dismay or disdain. Oh boy, that performance was a real horror show. How many people were actually singing the same thing at the same time? I can't have anyone come over right now—I just got back from a business trip, and my house is a horror show!

horrors

slang Another name for delirium tremens (a state of physical distress due to alcohol withdrawal, especially after chronic or heavy use). If Pop just stops drinking without being monitored by doctors, he might develop the horrors.

See also: horror

in horror

With great displeasure, fear, and/or surprise. Mom reacted in horror when she saw that I'd dyed my hair hot pink the night before school picture day. My bridesmaids looked at me in horror when they saw the dresses I'd picked out for them—as a joke.

See also: horror

little horror

A poorly behaved child. I regret offering to babysit—her child is such a little horror!

shock horror

Ironically used to indicate that something is not surprising or horrific in the slighted. The CEO's comments about women being better suited to raising children has led to—shock horror—a huge and scathing backlash against him across the internet. Shock horror, my kids weren't too keen to try my new kale and broccoli casserole.

See also: horror, shock

throw (one's) arms up in despair

1. To make a gesture physically indicating one's despair and disbelief (about something.) We threw our arms up in despair after they told us that our appointment had been rescheduled again for a third time. The computer crashed for the third time that day, and I threw my arms up in despair.

2. To express or indicate that one gives up or submits to futility or failure. (Not necessarily done by literally putting one's arms in the air.) The student threw his arms up in despair, claiming that the math problems were impossible to solve. Don't just throw your arms up in despair—keep trying.

throw (one's) arms up in horror

To make a gesture physically indicating one's shock, horror, and disbelief (about something). We threw our arms up in horror after the CEO told us that our funding had been cut again. She threw her arms up in horror when she realized the file she'd been working on hadn't saved properly.

throw (one's) hands up in despair

1. To make a gesture physically indicating one's despair and disbelief (about something.) We threw our hands up in despair after they told us that our appointment had been rescheduled again for a third time. The computer crashed for the third time that day, and I threw my hands up in despair.

2. To express or indicate that one gives up or submits to futility or failure. (Not necessarily done by literally putting one's hands in the air.) The student threw his hands up in despair, claiming that the math problems were impossible to solve. Don't just throw your hands up in despair—keep trying.

throw (one's) hands up in horror

To make a gesture physically indicating one's shock, horror, and disbelief (about something). We threw our hands up in horror after the CEO told us that our funding had been cut again. She threw her hands up in horror when she realized the file she'd been working on hadn't saved properly.

throw up (one's) hands

To submit or give up. I'm ready to throw up my hands after trying to train this unruly puppy. Don't just throw up your hands—keep trying.

throw up (one's) hands in despair

To indicate one's unwilling and despairing submission to or acceptance of something. We threw up our hands in despair after they told us that our appointment had been rescheduled again for a third time. All you can do is throw your arms up in despair at the way the government is being run these days.

throw up (one's) hands in horror

To indicate one's unwilling and horrified submission to or acceptance of something. We threw up our hands in horror after they told us that our appointment had been rescheduled again for a third time. All you can do is throw your arms up in horror at the way the government is being run these days.

in horror

with intense shock or disgust. Mike stepped back from the rattlesnake in horror. The jogger recoiled in horror when she came upon a body in the park.

See also: horror

throw one's hands up in horror

Fig. to be shocked and horrified. When Bill heard the bad news, he threw his hands up in horror. I could do no more. I had seen more than I could stand. I just threw up my hands in horror and screamed.

horror

see under throw up one's hands.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

shock horror

INFORMAL

People say shock horror to show that they are aware that people might be shocked or surprised by something they say. I felt intellectually superior despite — shock horror — my lack of qualifications. I even, shock horror, like the smell of fresh sweat on a woman. Note: This expression is used humorously.

See also: horror, shock

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

shock horror

used as an ironically exaggerated reaction to something shocking.

The expression encapsulates the hyperbole of newspaper headlines, especially those in tabloid papers.

2003 Film Inside Out She encourages one of the girls to consider a career in law—shock horror! – rather than deny her intellect and settle for homemaking.

See also: horror, shock

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

throw up your hands/arms in deˈspair, ˈhorror, etc.

(often humorous) show that you disagree strongly with something, or are very worried about something: When she said she wanted to get a motorbike, her parents threw up their hands in horror.

ˌhorror of ˈhorrors

(British English, humorous or ironic) used to emphasize how bad a situation is: I stood up to speak and — horror of horrors — realized I had left my notes behind.

ˌshock ˈhorror

(British English, informal, often humorous) used when you pretend to be shocked by something that is not really very serious or surprising: Shock horror! You’re actually on time for once!

See also: horror, shock

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

horrors

1. n. the delirium tremens. The old wino had the horrors all the time.

2. n. frightening hallucinations from drugs. (Drugs.) Once he had gone through the horrors, he swore off for good.

See also: horror

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

anger
blanch with
blanch with (an emotion)
emotion
give (one) the shivers
send chills down (one's) spine
send shivers down (one's) spine
give you the willies
give (one) the willies
give somebody/get the shivers

References in periodicals archive

Horror productions in the Arab world and among UAE filmmakers are growing.

Why do Arabs love horror?

Bandish got rave reviews and off-the-chart ratings due to which the director said they decided to give audiences some more horror stories.

Bandish is getting a season 2, confirms director Aabis Raza

Matti shared watching films from the horror genre was one of the reasons why he wanted to make movies ever since.

Director Erik Matti 'pretty proud' of 'Kuwaresma'

This classic musical extravaganza will star Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James as Frank, and Kristian Lavercombe will be reprising his role as Riff Raff following more than 1,300 performances in The Rocky Horror Show around the world.

Blue singer James takes lead Rocky Horror role

Crafted for maximum potency, "Bedtime Horrors" is a smart and quirky update to the horror genre.

Bedtime Horrors

Each are part of a genre of "tiny horror" films that have included early schlock works by celebrated directors like James Cameron (Piranha 2: The Spawning), or more renowned horror classics that feature maniacal small children, killer toys and evil diminutive beasties such as Pet Sematary, based on the Stephen King thriller, Gremlins and Child's Play.

Halloween fright films and 'tiny' terror tales

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" doesn't have much to do with Halloween, but it's weird, fun and involves wacky costumes, so it's no surprise that it's a favorite around this time of year.

Where To Watch 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' This Year

[USA], Sep 26 (ANI): The Screamfest Horror Film Festival is all set to world premiere its ambassador, Lin Shaye's supernatural horror films, including 'The Final Wish,' and 'Amityville Murders'.

'The Final Wish', 'Amityville Murders' to premiere at Screamfest

Italian Horror Cinema states in its introduction that it "seeks to make a contribution to the growing body of literature on Italian horror cinema and in so doing further unpick understandings of its often rich and complex history" (9).

Baschiera, Stefano and Russ Hunter. Italian Horror Cinema

Mastering Fear: Women, Emotions, and Contemporary Horror

A man has turned his flat into a 'horror escape room' - and claims most visitors cannot handle the terrifying one-hour tour.

Man spends months transforming his home into 'horror escape room' - and it's too terrifying for some; Thomas Kolodzeij spent months designing the escape room in his bid to create the 'scariest house' in Nottingham

Horror has emerged as one of the most lucrative and in-demand genres in Hollywood, a box-office success story as well as -- thanks to a new generation of ambitious genre filmmakers -- a creative one.

Horror, cheap and in-demand, comes to Hollywood's rescue

KARACHI: When the first trailer of Pakistani horror movie Pariwas released, horror-movie fans nationwide were enthralled.The trailer revealed three main characters: a couple with a daughter arriving at a deserted and spooky looking house where demonic and hair-tingling activities start to happen.

Pakistani horror-movie 'Pari' to release in February

In order to understand one's psychological attraction to horror it would be useful to examine what this film genre really entails.

PERSONALITY TYPES AND THE ENJOYMENT OF HORROR MOVIES

The no- holds-barred horror streaming service is now available to U.S.

SCREAMBOX DEPLOYS ON AMAZON CHANNELS

词组	horror
释义	horror blanch with (an emotion) To become visibly pale as a result of feeling a particular emotion. All of my friends ran into the creepy haunted house, but I blanched with fear when I saw it. Stella blanched with disgust at the plate of cooked ants that had been set before her. See also: blanch horror of horrors A phrase used to humorously indicate something very mundane that has or could cause panic, anger, controversy, or any such adverse reaction. In writing, the phrase is usually set apart by parentheses or dashes just before the thing it indicates. People are so obsessed with their phones these days that they panic if theirs is running low on battery or—horror of horrors—they left it at home. See also: horror, of horror show 1. Literally, a (potentially frightening) film or television show with supernatural and/or macabre elements. I can't watch these horror shows before bed, they give me nightmares. 2. Something disastrous, disorganized, or otherwise unpleasant, often said with a note of dismay or disdain. Oh boy, that performance was a real horror show. How many people were actually singing the same thing at the same time? I can't have anyone come over right now—I just got back from a business trip, and my house is a horror show! See also: horror, show horrors slang Another name for delirium tremens (a state of physical distress due to alcohol withdrawal, especially after chronic or heavy use). If Pop just stops drinking without being monitored by doctors, he might develop the horrors. See also: horror in horror With great displeasure, fear, and/or surprise. Mom reacted in horror when she saw that I'd dyed my hair hot pink the night before school picture day. My bridesmaids looked at me in horror when they saw the dresses I'd picked out for them—as a joke. See also: horror little horror A poorly behaved child. I regret offering to babysit—her child is such a little horror! See also: horror, little shock horror Ironically used to indicate that something is not surprising or horrific in the slighted. The CEO's comments about women being better suited to raising children has led to—shock horror—a huge and scathing backlash against him across the internet. Shock horror, my kids weren't too keen to try my new kale and broccoli casserole. See also: horror, shock throw (one's) arms up in despair 1. To make a gesture physically indicating one's despair and disbelief (about something.) We threw our arms up in despair after they told us that our appointment had been rescheduled again for a third time. The computer crashed for the third time that day, and I threw my arms up in despair. 2. To express or indicate that one gives up or submits to futility or failure. (Not necessarily done by literally putting one's arms in the air.) The student threw his arms up in despair, claiming that the math problems were impossible to solve. Don't just throw your arms up in despair—keep trying. See also: arm, despair, throw, up throw (one's) arms up in horror To make a gesture physically indicating one's shock, horror, and disbelief (about something). We threw our arms up in horror after the CEO told us that our funding had been cut again. She threw her arms up in horror when she realized the file she'd been working on hadn't saved properly. See also: arm, horror, throw, up throw (one's) hands up in despair 1. To make a gesture physically indicating one's despair and disbelief (about something.) We threw our hands up in despair after they told us that our appointment had been rescheduled again for a third time. The computer crashed for the third time that day, and I threw my hands up in despair. 2. To express or indicate that one gives up or submits to futility or failure. (Not necessarily done by literally putting one's hands in the air.) The student threw his hands up in despair, claiming that the math problems were impossible to solve. Don't just throw your hands up in despair—keep trying. See also: despair, hand, throw, up throw (one's) hands up in horror To make a gesture physically indicating one's shock, horror, and disbelief (about something). We threw our hands up in horror after the CEO told us that our funding had been cut again. She threw her hands up in horror when she realized the file she'd been working on hadn't saved properly. See also: hand, horror, throw, up throw up (one's) hands To submit or give up. I'm ready to throw up my hands after trying to train this unruly puppy. Don't just throw up your hands—keep trying. See also: hand, throw, up throw up (one's) hands in despair To indicate one's unwilling and despairing submission to or acceptance of something. We threw up our hands in despair after they told us that our appointment had been rescheduled again for a third time. All you can do is throw your arms up in despair at the way the government is being run these days. See also: despair, hand, throw, up throw up (one's) hands in horror To indicate one's unwilling and horrified submission to or acceptance of something. We threw up our hands in horror after they told us that our appointment had been rescheduled again for a third time. All you can do is throw your arms up in horror at the way the government is being run these days. See also: hand, horror, throw, up Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in horror with intense shock or disgust. Mike stepped back from the rattlesnake in horror. The jogger recoiled in horror when she came upon a body in the park. See also: horror throw one's hands up in horror Fig. to be shocked and horrified. When Bill heard the bad news, he threw his hands up in horror. I could do no more. I had seen more than I could stand. I just threw up my hands in horror and screamed. See also: hand, horror, throw, up McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. horror see under throw up one's hands. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. shock horror INFORMAL People say shock horror to show that they are aware that people might be shocked or surprised by something they say. I felt intellectually superior despite — shock horror — my lack of qualifications. I even, shock horror, like the smell of fresh sweat on a woman. Note: This expression is used humorously. See also: horror, shock Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. shock horror used as an ironically exaggerated reaction to something shocking. The expression encapsulates the hyperbole of newspaper headlines, especially those in tabloid papers. 2003 Film Inside Out She encourages one of the girls to consider a career in law—shock horror! – rather than deny her intellect and settle for homemaking. See also: horror, shock Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary throw up your hands/arms in deˈspair, ˈhorror, etc. (often humorous) show that you disagree strongly with something, or are very worried about something: When she said she wanted to get a motorbike, her parents threw up their hands in horror. See also: arm, hand, throw, up ˌhorror of ˈhorrors (British English, humorous or ironic) used to emphasize how bad a situation is: I stood up to speak and — horror of horrors — realized I had left my notes behind. See also: horror, of ˌshock ˈhorror (British English, informal, often humorous) used when you pretend to be shocked by something that is not really very serious or surprising: Shock horror! You’re actually on time for once! See also: horror, shock Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary horrors 1. n. the delirium tremens. The old wino had the horrors all the time. 2. n. frightening hallucinations from drugs. (Drugs.) Once he had gone through the horrors, he swore off for good. See also: horror McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: anger blanch with blanch with (an emotion) emotion give (one) the shivers send chills down (one's) spine send shivers down (one's) spine give you the willies give (one) the willies give somebody/get the shivers References in periodicals archive Horror productions in the Arab world and among UAE filmmakers are growing. Why do Arabs love horror? Bandish got rave reviews and off-the-chart ratings due to which the director said they decided to give audiences some more horror stories. Bandish is getting a season 2, confirms director Aabis Raza Matti shared watching films from the horror genre was one of the reasons why he wanted to make movies ever since. Director Erik Matti 'pretty proud' of 'Kuwaresma' This classic musical extravaganza will star Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James as Frank, and Kristian Lavercombe will be reprising his role as Riff Raff following more than 1,300 performances in The Rocky Horror Show around the world. Blue singer James takes lead Rocky Horror role Crafted for maximum potency, "Bedtime Horrors" is a smart and quirky update to the horror genre. Bedtime Horrors Each are part of a genre of "tiny horror" films that have included early schlock works by celebrated directors like James Cameron (Piranha 2: The Spawning), or more renowned horror classics that feature maniacal small children, killer toys and evil diminutive beasties such as Pet Sematary, based on the Stephen King thriller, Gremlins and Child's Play. Halloween fright films and 'tiny' terror tales "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" doesn't have much to do with Halloween, but it's weird, fun and involves wacky costumes, so it's no surprise that it's a favorite around this time of year. Where To Watch 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' This Year [USA], Sep 26 (ANI): The Screamfest Horror Film Festival is all set to world premiere its ambassador, Lin Shaye's supernatural horror films, including 'The Final Wish,' and 'Amityville Murders'. 'The Final Wish', 'Amityville Murders' to premiere at Screamfest Italian Horror Cinema states in its introduction that it "seeks to make a contribution to the growing body of literature on Italian horror cinema and in so doing further unpick understandings of its often rich and complex history" (9). Baschiera, Stefano and Russ Hunter. Italian Horror Cinema Mastering Fear: Women, Emotions, and Contemporary Horror Mastering Fear: Women, Emotions, and Contemporary Horror A man has turned his flat into a 'horror escape room' - and claims most visitors cannot handle the terrifying one-hour tour. Man spends months transforming his home into 'horror escape room' - and it's too terrifying for some; Thomas Kolodzeij spent months designing the escape room in his bid to create the 'scariest house' in Nottingham Horror has emerged as one of the most lucrative and in-demand genres in Hollywood, a box-office success story as well as -- thanks to a new generation of ambitious genre filmmakers -- a creative one. Horror, cheap and in-demand, comes to Hollywood's rescue KARACHI: When the first trailer of Pakistani horror movie Pariwas released, horror-movie fans nationwide were enthralled.The trailer revealed three main characters: a couple with a daughter arriving at a deserted and spooky looking house where demonic and hair-tingling activities start to happen. Pakistani horror-movie 'Pari' to release in February In order to understand one's psychological attraction to horror it would be useful to examine what this film genre really entails. PERSONALITY TYPES AND THE ENJOYMENT OF HORROR MOVIES The no- holds-barred horror streaming service is now available to U.S. SCREAMBOX DEPLOYS ON AMAZON CHANNELS
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