scared stiff

idiom

informal
: very afraid
often + of
She was scared stiff of flying.

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The Thing is one of those rare sci-fi horrors that stands the test of time due to its suspenseful pacing and its groundbreaking practical effects by Rob Bottin, leaving you both frozen and scared stiff. Huntley Woods, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2022 Broadway would be scared stiff of producing it now. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2022

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“Scared stiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scared%20stiff. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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