Idioms and Expressions with Fear’ | ‘Frighten’ | ‘Scare’
octubre 14, 2016
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14/10/16 Idioms and Expressions with Fear’ | ‘Frighten’ | ‘Scare’
fear no colors
To be brave in a dangerous situation. «Colors» has a military connotation, although the phrase can be used more broadly than that.
Example:
I can handle this situation, I swear—I fear no colors.
Example:
I can handle this situation, I swear—I fear no colors.
never fear
do not worry; have confidence.
Examples:
I’ll be there on time—never fear.
I’ll help you, never fear.
Examples:
I’ll be there on time—never fear.
I’ll help you, never fear.
fear the worst
to feel sure that what was least wanted has happened or will happen.
Example:
When the doctor called, she feared the worst.
Example:
When the doctor called, she feared the worst.
frighten/scare somebody to death
to make someone feel very frightened
Example:
David suddenly appeared in the doorway and scared me to death.
Example:
David suddenly appeared in the doorway and scared me to death.
scare the hell out of someone
tv. to frighten someone badly. (Use caution with hell.)
Example:
The door blew shut and scared the hell out of me.