Meaning of scare the living daylights out of | Babel Free

Definitions

To scare something or someone to a large degree.

idiomatic, informal

Examples

“Hi I am Kathryn Ann. I am a 47-year-old construction worker, I am married and have been for 28 years. I am also a cross dresser and have been as long as I can remember. I have never been out of the closet, but now the need to express myself is very strong! But scares the daylights out of me. I have lived the so called man's life and now I need to express my female side. But I have no idea where and how to do this safely, quietly and supportively, as I have no friends like myself in this matter.”

CEFR level