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Scare, annoy, etc. the hell out of somebody

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Intensity EmphasisPlay
The phrase exaggerates the feeling to show a very strong reaction. SlideWhen the spider dropped from the ceiling, it scared the hell out of Sara.
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Used mainly in informal situations among friends or in storytelling. SlideI love telling ghost stories that scare the hell out of my friends around the campfire.
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It adds emotion and color to a story, showing a personal experience. SlideHis unexpected appearance at the party scared the hell out of me.
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