the fright of your life

the fright of (one's) life

An extreme and sudden sensation of shock, surprise, or fear. Usually used after the verbs "get" or "give." Seeing the car swerve right in front of her gave Mary the fright of her life. I got the fright of my life when I noticed someone standing right behind me.
See also: fright, life, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the ˌfright of your ˈlife

an experience that makes you feel great fear: I got the fright of my life when I saw the gun pointing at me. He gave me the fright of my life when I saw him hanging out of the window.
See also: fright, life, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • the fright of (one's) life
  • the shock of (one's) life
  • the shock of life
  • glad tidings
  • a brick in (one's) hat
  • be along
  • will be along
  • the upper hand
  • upper hand
  • better things to do
References in periodicals archive
Karen Parker Kirtley: "Really glad he's OK, bet you got the fright of your life."
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THIS Halloween get the fright of your life with a creepy walk around the secret haunts of Cardiff.
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