take fright

To become very frightened or startled (by something). Often followed by "at (something)." Investors began pulling their funds from the company, having taken fright at the allegations against its CEO. As the thunder cracked overhead, the horse took fright and threw its rider to the ground.

take ˈfright (at something)

(written) be frightened by something: The horse took fright and galloped off as the car passed.

See also: fright, take

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See also:

be frightened to death
be scared to death
frighten
scared to death
startle
startle (one) out of (something)
startle out of
many times over
be taken by surprise
creep up

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