Nearly jump out of your skin Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To be extremely startled or frightened, so much that you feel like you almost physically jump from surprise or fear.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal and very visual; used for strong emotional reactions to sudden fear or shock. Commonly in past tense: 'I nearly jumped out of my skin.' Not used for mild surprise. Synonymous with 'get a real fright' or 'be scared stiff,' but more physical in imagery.
उदाहरण वाक्य
When the dog barked loudly, I nearly jumped out of my skin.
basic
The thunder was so loud, we nearly jumped out of our skin.
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She nearly jumped out of her skin when her phone rang in the dark.
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I nearly jumped out of my skin when you tapped me on the shoulder!
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He told a ghost story so suddenly that we all nearly jumped out of our skin.
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That horror movie made me nearly jump out of my skin several times.
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