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| knock for six(verb, expression, delight, overwhelm) | |
| shake in boots(expression, scare, become, freak) | |
| strike with awe(expression, confuse, alarm, confound) | |
| throw a curve(verb, expression, upset, disturb) | |
| be afraid | |
| be alarmed | |
| beat a drum | |
| catch unawares(verb, surprise, impress) | |
| cry disquiet | |
| excite awe(expression, fear) | |
| excite fear(expression, fear) | |
| fill with fear(expression, scare, frighten, terrify) | |
| get a fright(expression, start, recoil) | |
| get in the way(verb, expression, upset, bother) | |
| get scared | |
| give a good account of oneself(expression, impress, amaze, grandstand) | |
| give a scare | |
| give a start | |
| give an alarm(expression, fear) | |
| head start |
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