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In fear of your life

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High Stakes

Use when the situation is extremely dangerous and there's a real chance of harm.

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During the bank robbery, everyone was in fear of their lives.
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Not Literal

Sometimes used figuratively to describe a scary, but not life-threatening, situation.

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With that fierce dog barking, I was in fear of my life, though it was behind a fence.
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Emotional Impact

Conveys strong emotional distress; people you're talking to will understand you felt extreme fear.

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During the earthquake, we were in fear of our lives and couldn't think straight.
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