scare, bore, etc. the pants off somebody
scare the pants off (of) (one)
To shock, frighten, or terrify one. The sound of the fire alarm scared the pants off of me this morning.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
scare, bore, etc. the ˈpants off somebody
(informal) scare, bore, etc. somebody very much: He would creep up behind people and scare the pants off them. ♢ He was clearly boring the pants off his audience.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.