to scare the (living) daylights out of somebody

Definizione e significato di "scare the (living) daylights out of somebody "in inglese

to scare the (living) daylights out of somebody
01

to shock or frighten someone very suddenly or severely

to [scare|freighten] the (living|) daylights out of {sb} definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Esempi
The thought of skydiving next month is already scaring the daylights out of me.
to beat the (living) daylights out of somebody
to beat the (living) daylights out of somebody
01

to physically attack someone with a great deal of force, causing them harm or injury

to [beat|knock] the (living|) daylights out of {sb} definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Esempi
The heavyweight boxer delivered a powerful punch, beating the daylights out of his opponent and securing a knockout.
02

to thoroughly beat someone, particularly in a contest

to [beat|knock] the (living|) daylights out of {sb} definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Esempi
The company's new product line beat the living daylights out of the competition in sales last quarter.
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