Scared stiff saying phrase informal figurative slang
Very frightened, frightened to death, petrified.
I was scared stiff, too, of course, but I tried not to think about that incident.
I was scared stiff when he pointed a gun at me.
Whenever she has the injection, she is scared stiff.
To shake a lot due to the cold or fear
Used to say that someone is very afraid or nervous
Feel extremely scared or frightened
Very fearful.
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.