Scare, annoy, etc. the hell out of somebody

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To intensely frighten or disturb someone.

The loud thunder scared the hell out of me.
Visual representation of "scare, annoy, etc. the hell out of somebody" - To intensely frighten or disturb someone

Often appears as...

  • scare the hell out of
  • frightened the hell out of

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Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "scare, annoy, etc. the hell out of somebody"
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Intensity Emphasis

The phrase exaggerates the feeling to show a very strong reaction.

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When the spider dropped from the ceiling, it scared the hell out of Sara.
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Colloquial Usage

Used mainly in informal situations among friends or in storytelling.

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I love telling ghost stories that scare the hell out of my friends around the campfire.
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Emotional Weight

It adds emotion and color to a story, showing a personal experience.

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His unexpected appearance at the party scared the hell out of me.
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