Meaning of out of one's skin | Babel Free
Definitions
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Conveying the idea that somebody is terrified. figuratively
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Very well (particularly, better than expected). figuratively
Examples
“I jumped out of my skin when the doorbell rang.”
“I thought I was alone in the house, so his sudden appearance frightened me out of my skin.”
“Shannon Campbell played out of her skin to claim the award for best on ground.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.