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Commonly used in scripts to portray characters' reactions to shocking or surprising developments.
Found in descriptions of characters' reactions to unexpected events or moments of intense fear.
Refers to the state of feeling frozen or paralyzed with fear or shock, often in response to a sudden or overwhelming situation.
Describes the behavior of a rabbit or deer freezing in response to a threat, such as headlights of a car approaching.
Used metaphorically to convey a sense of being startled, overwhelmed, or unable to act in a given situation.
A writer may use the expression 'like a rabbit/deer caught in the headlights' to describe a character's reaction to a shocking or overwhelming situation in a story.
A psychologist may use this expression to describe a client's frozen or panicked response to a stressor or trigger during therapy sessions.
A teacher may use this phrase to explain a student's reaction to a difficult question or unexpected situation in the classroom.
An HR manager may use this expression to describe an employee's reaction to sudden changes or challenges in the workplace.
A lawyer may use this expression to describe a witness's response to a tough question during a cross-examination in court.