Idioms · Proverb Hunter

Scared silly/stiff

To be frightened very much.I was scared stiff during the horror movie.

To find someone or something, to gather something with some effort.We were able to scare up some sleeping bags so that we could go camping.

To frighten someone very badly.The big dog scared the pants off the little boy.

To frighten someone very much.Falling off the bicycle scared the daylights out of the little girl.

To scare someone severely.The little boy was scared stiff after he watched the horror movie.

To frighten someone very much.The mouse scared the girl silly.

To frighten someone very much.The dog scared the little boy out of his wits.

To become well or healthy again.My friend is unable to shake off her illness and cannot come to the party.

To live with someone without marrying him or her.When my sister was younger she shacked up with her boyfriend for two years.

To complete or secure something.The candidate for the nomination sewed up his victory last week.