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Bore, scare, etc. the pants off somebody

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Colloquial

Used in casual conversation, not in formal situations like business meetings or academic papers.

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His pranks are legendary; they scare the pants off everyone.
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Hyperbole

It's an exaggerated expression, not meant to be taken literally. Nobody's pants are actually removed.

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You jump so high! You could scare the pants off an NBA player!
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Figurative

Illustrates an extreme effect, either frightening someone a lot or making something unbearably dull.

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That haunted house will scare the pants off you!
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