take fright
Related to take fright: took fright
take fright
To become very frightened or startled (by something). Often followed by "at (something)." Investors began pulling their funds from the company, having taken fright at the allegations against its CEO. As the thunder cracked overhead, the horse took fright and threw its rider to the ground.
See also: fright, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take ˈfright (at something)
(written) be frightened by something: The horse took fright and galloped off as the car passed.See also: fright, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be frightened to death
- frighten
- scared to death
- startle
- startle (one) out of (something)
- startle out of
- be taken by surprise
- scared silly/stiff/to death, to be
- scare
- creep up