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Be frightened/nervous/scared of your own shadow

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Overstated Fear

The phrase exaggerates someone's fear to show they are scared of even silly things.

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You jump at every noise; you're scared of your own shadow!
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Not Literal

It is a metaphorical expression, not meaning fear of an actual shadow.

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Even though it was just a movie, she's now so nervous of her own shadow.
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Emotional State

It implies a temporary or situational state of fear, not a permanent trait.

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After hearing that story, he's currently frightened of his own shadow.
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