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Meaning of deer in the headlights | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A person in a mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety, fear, panic, surprise, confusion, or substance abuse.
idiomatic
A person with a stunned or glazed expression.
idiomatic

Examples

“"What! I thought you were finished with principal photography." He looked disoriented, the deer in the headlights. Hints of extra crew time always had that effect on him.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

Deer Island deer ked Deer Lake Deer Lodge Deer Lodge County deer meat