How to Pronounce "nearly jump out of your skin"
expression
NEER-lee JUMP OUT uhv YOOR SKIN
NEER-lee JUMP OWT ov YAW SKIN
Definition
To be extremely startled or frightened, so much that you feel like you almost physically jump from surprise or fear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪɹɫi/ /ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈskɪn
British English
nˈiəli/ /dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /jˈɔː/ /skˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEER-lee JUMP OUT uhv YOOR SKIN
UK
NEER-lee JUMP OWT ov YAW SKIN
Listen in Context
When the dog barked loudly, I nearly jumped out of my skin.
The thunder was so loud, we nearly jumped out of our skin.
She nearly jumped out of her skin when her phone rang in the dark.
I nearly jumped out of my skin when you tapped me on the shoulder!