You scared the crap out of me Meaning in English
expression · lemma: scare the crap out of someone
Definição
This is an informal and strong way of saying that someone frightened you a lot, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Uso & Nuances
Very informal and often a bit rude (uses 'crap' for emphasis). Used mostly in spoken English when someone genuinely startles you. Alternatives: 'you scared me so much', 'you gave me a fright'. Not suitable for formal situations.
Frases de Exemplo
You scared the crap out of me when you came in so quietly.
basic
You scared the crap out of me with that spider joke.
basic
You scared the crap out of me last night during the movie.
basic
Geez, you scared the crap out of me! Don't sneak up like that.
natural
Seriously, you scared the crap out of me just now—my heart's racing!
natural
Wow, you scared the crap out of me when you shouted my name!
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