Перевод слова "Like a deer caught in headlights"

like a deer caught in (the) headlights

/lˈaɪk ɐ dˈiə ɹˈabɪt kˈɔːt ɪn ðə hˈɛdlaɪts/

/lˈaɪk ɐ dˈɪɹ ɹˈæbɪt kˈɔːt ɪn ðə hˈɛdlaɪts/

like a deer caught in (the) headlights

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Быть явно испуганным и застывшим в страхе

used to refer to a state in which someone is so surprised or frightened that they are unable to think clearly or make any move

like a (deer|rabbit) caught in (the|) headlights definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "like a deer caught in the headlights" and when to use it?

The idiom "like a deer caught in the headlights" is used to describe someone who is frozen with fear, surprise, or confusion, often in a situation where quick thinking or action is needed. The origin of this phrase is tied to this observable animal behavior, and it has become a widely recognized idiom.