Like a deer caught in (the) headlights
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Definition & Meaning of "like a (deer|rabbit) caught in (the|) headlights"

like a deer caught in (the) headlights
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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.

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When she asked me to marry her, I could only stand there like a rabbit caught in headlights.
In a crisis, some people react calmly, but others freeze up like a rabbit caught in the headlights.
When the boss asked her a tough question during the presentation, she stood there like a deer caught in the headlights.
Each time they asked him a question he was like a deer caught in the headlights.
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