Jump out of your skin

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phrase

To be really shocked or surprised.

When he saw the ghost, he almost jumped out of his skin.
Visual representation of "jump out of your skin" - To be really shocked or surprised

Often appears as...

  • almost jump out of skin
  • nearly jump out of skin

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Intensity

The phrase often implies an extreme reaction, more than just being surprised.

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I jumped out of my skin when the alarm went off unexpectedly.
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Colloquial Use

It's informal and best used in casual conversation or creative writing.

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She almost jumped out of her skin when her friend popped out of the box.
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Figurative

The phrase is not literal; nobody actually jumps out of their skin.

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You made me jump out of my skin creeping up like that!
Visual representation of the word "Jump out of your skin"

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