Pronunciation: /bɪˈdʒiːzəs/
noun a mild expletive used to express surprise, fear, or emphasis
A1 I heard a loud noise and it scared the bejesus out of me.
A2 She jumped out from behind the door and scared the bejesus out of him.
B1 The horror movie was so terrifying, it scared the bejesus out of everyone in the theater.
B2 The haunted house attraction was designed to scare the bejesus out of visitors.
C1 The unexpected twist in the plot scared the bejesus out of even the most seasoned movie critics.
C2 The intensity of the performance scared the bejesus out of the audience, leaving them speechless.
formal The sudden loud noise startled me and scared the bejesus out of me.
informal I almost jumped out of my skin when the cat suddenly appeared out of nowhere and scared the bejesus out of me.
slang That horror movie scared the bejesus out of me, I couldn't sleep for days.
figurative The unexpected news shocked the bejesus out of everyone in the office.
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