Put the wind up somebody
phrase
To frighten or scare someone.
The sudden noise put the wind up him and he almost jumped out of his seat
Often appears as...
- put the wind up me
- his behavior put the wind up them
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To frighten or scare someone.
The sudden noise put the wind up him and he almost jumped out of his seat
Often appears as...
- put the wind up me
- his behavior put the wind up them
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
The phrase is informal and suits casual conversation rather than formal situations.
Hearing the ghost story really put the wind up me last night.
Pro Tip 2/3British Origin
It is a British English expression and may not be well-understood outside of the UK.
She didn't understand when I said the thunderstorm put the wind up me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The phrase reflects a strong emotional reaction and isn't just a minor scare.
The way he drove at high speeds really put the wind up his passengers.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
The phrase is informal and suits casual conversation rather than formal situations.
Hearing the ghost story really put the wind up me last night.
Pro Tip 2/3British Origin
It is a British English expression and may not be well-understood outside of the UK.
She didn't understand when I said the thunderstorm put the wind up me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The phrase reflects a strong emotional reaction and isn't just a minor scare.
The way he drove at high speeds really put the wind up his passengers.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
The phrase is informal and suits casual conversation rather than formal situations.
Hearing the ghost story really put the wind up me last night.
Pro Tip 2/3British Origin
It is a British English expression and may not be well-understood outside of the UK.
She didn't understand when I said the thunderstorm put the wind up me.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The phrase reflects a strong emotional reaction and isn't just a minor scare.
The way he drove at high speeds really put the wind up his passengers.
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