Scared out of your wits
The phrase "scared out of your wits" means to be extremely frightened or terrified. It implies that fear has caused someone to lose their rational thinking or ability to control their emotions. It suggests a level of fear that is so intense that it overwhelms a person's senses or rationality.
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