How to Pronounce "scare the shit out of"
expression
SKAIR-thuh-SHIT-owt-uhv
SKAIR-thuh-SHIT-owt-ov
Definition
To frighten someone very badly; to scare someone a lot. This is a very informal, vulgar expression that emphasizes extreme fear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
skˈeə/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAIR-thuh-SHIT-owt-uhv
UK
SKAIR-thuh-SHIT-owt-ov
Listen in Context
That loud noise scared the shit out of me.
The movie scared the shit out of us.
You scared the shit out of me when you jumped out like that.
Man, your prank last night scared the shit out of everyone!