171 entries under expression topic. ×
| step on it(idiom, rush, dash, bound) | |
| strike terror into(idiom, shock, agitate, scare) | |
| take breath away(idiom, shock, overwhelm, shake) | |
| take by surprise(verb, idiom, take, delight) | |
| take flight(rush, dash, bound) | |
| take off(verb, phrasal verb, rush, dash) | |
| throw off balance(idiom, shock, confuse, shake) | |
| give a fright(idiom, frighten, terrify) | |
| go to pieces(idiom, scare, become, freak) | |
| kiss goodbye(rush, dash, bound) | |
| knock for six(verb, idiom, delight, overwhelm) | |
| shake in boots(idiom, scare, become, freak) | |
| strike with awe(idiom, confuse, alarm, confound) | |
| throw a curve(verb, idiom, upset, disturb) | |
| attract attention(impress, amaze, grandstand) | |
| be afraid | |
| be alarmed | |
| beat a drum | |
| blow smoke(impress, amaze, grandstand) | |
| burn up(verb, upset, bother, provoke) |
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