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I'm scared to death of being poor. It's like a fat girl who loses 500 pounds but is always fat inside. I grew up poor and will always feel poor inside. It's my pet paranoia.
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Meaning of "scared to death" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCARED TO DEATH

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WHAT DOES SCARED TO DEATH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Scared to Death

Scared to Death is a horror film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Bela Lugosi. The picture was filmed in Cinecolor.

Definition of scared to death in the English dictionary

The definition of scared to death in the dictionary is if you are scared to death or scared stiff, you are extremely scared.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCARED TO DEATH

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scarcity
scarcity value
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scare tactics
scare the pants off
scarecrow
scared
scaredy
scaredy-cat
scarehead
scaremonger
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scarf
scarf joint
scarf-ring

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCARED TO DEATH

a matter of life and death
accidental death
brain death
breath
catch one´s death
death
flog to death
in at the death
kiss of death
life-and-death
life-or-death
like grim death
living death
maternal death
megadeath
programmed cell death
put to death
sudden cardiac death
sudden death
to death
wall of death

Synonyms and antonyms of scared to death in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «scared to death» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCARED TO DEATH

Find out the translation of scared to death to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scared to death from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scared to death» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

吓死
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

miedo a la muerte
570 millions of speakers

English

scared to death
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मौत के डर
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

خائفة حتى الموت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

напуган до смерти
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

medo da morte
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মৃত্যুভীতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

peur de la mort
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Takut mati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zu Tode erschrocken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

死ぬほど怖がって
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

겁이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wedi mati
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sợ đến chết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறப்பைக்கண்டு பயம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घाबरलेले
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ölümüne korkmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spaventato a morte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przerażona
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наляканий до смерті
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

speriat de moarte
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φοβάται τον θάνατο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bang vir die dood
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

livrädd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

redd for døden
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scared to death

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCARED TO DEATH»

The term «scared to death» is regularly used and occupies the 74.695 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scared to death

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10 QUOTES WITH «SCARED TO DEATH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word scared to death.
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Harry Browne
Libertarians know that a free country has nothing to fear from anyone coming in or going out - while a welfare state is scared to death of poor people coming in and rich people getting out.
2
Taylor Caldwell
People are scared to death of dying. I am the opposite.
3
Cher
I'm scared to death of being poor. It's like a fat girl who loses 500 pounds but is always fat inside. I grew up poor and will always feel poor inside. It's my pet paranoia.
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Suzanne Collins
One of the reasons it's important for me to write about war is I really think that the concept of war, the specifics of war, the nature of war, the ethical ambiguities of war, are introduced too late to children. I think they can hear them, understand them, know about them, at a much younger age without being scared to death by the stories.
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Bo Derek
I have never dated. I have no experience. It's terrible, and I'm scared to death of it, too, at the same time.
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John Elway
I'm watching the Weather Channel more than I've ever watched it. I'm scared to death it's going to rain.
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Brett Hull
I'm scared to death to fly commercial... I have not flown commercial since 9/11.
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Jerry B. Jenkins
People are scared to death and they're looking for something beyond themselves.
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Jaime Lerner
I always run into these Ph.D.s. They write and write and write about sustainable development. Then these guys ask me, 'But, how do you do it?' They are scared to death to do anything.
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Mireille Mathieu
It doesn't matter if you have a desperate heart when you have to sing about joy; it doesn't matter if you're scared to death when the lights go on.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCARED TO DEATH»

Discover the use of scared to death in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scared to death and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Scared to Death
. . Someone who must satisfy a dark need with innocent blood. And now time is running out for two mothers stalked by a cunning mastermind who wants to leave them . . . Scared to death
Wendy Corsi Staub, 2011
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Scared to Death
Now she has to find out who might have wanted Tessa out of the way. And she cant help wondering what it was, the night Tessa came for help, that had her scared to death.
Norah McClintock, 2011
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Scared to Death
The rich, spoiled Bullock children rid themselves of one more baby-sitter when they scare her to death, but the next morning her ghost promises haunting revenge.
Jahnna N. Malcolm, 1995
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Scared to Death - How Chemophobia Threatens Public Health
Explains how scientists assess the risks and benefits of chemicals, arguing that fear of chemicals poses a risk to public health.
Jon Entine, American Council on Science and Health, 2011
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Scared to Death (Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense)
An unexpected phone call from a frantic, estranged friend sent scientist Kate Murphy to a rural town in Georgia.
Debby Giusti, 2012
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Scared to Death: From BSE to Global Warming: Why Scares are ...
From BSE to Global Warming: Why Scares are Costing Us the Earth Christopher Booker, Richard North. million people who died in the USA each year. In 1991 a US study made headlines by claiming that passive smoking now ranked third ...
Christopher Booker, Richard North, 2009
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Scared to Death
Late one night after a strange tube journey to Whitechapel in East London, Paul makes a new friend, John Redman - daring and enigmatic, just as Paul longs to be, away from his cloying mother (his only family - so he thinks).
Alan Gibbons, 2010
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Scared to Death: An Examination of Fear, Its Cause and Effects
Thesis - a plea for a more tolerant outlook towards the supernatural; p.20-22; Effects of bone pointing, faith in native doctors; p.36; Malignant suggestion causing death (quotes Basedow & Cannon)
John Charles Barker, 1968
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Scared to Death
Henry was a very handsome man that the ladies always had their eyes on.
Drac Von Stoller, 2011
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What to Do When You're Scared to Death
What scares you to death? Terminal illness? Financial ruin? Loss of someone dear? For everyone whose life has been crippled by anxiety, here is a book about finding freedom. Pat Palau provides practical, tangible ways to make progress.
Pat Palau, PeggySue Wells, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCARED TO DEATH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scared to death is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why Mike Myers was 'scared to death' of Chris Farley
Mike Myers (“SNL” co-star): “I improvised with Chris, and I was scared to death, because he had already knocked someone's tooth out and [given] someone else ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
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I was scared to death when accused of fraud, says Nolan
IRISH singer Linda Nolan has revealed she was "scared to death" at the prospect of appearing in court after she was accused of being a benefits cheat. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
3
Jill Zarin Gives Cancer Battle Update: 'I Was Scared To Death'
I was scared to death,” Jill Zarin reveals after learning that her husband's cancer had spread to his lungs, even though they thought they had beaten the disease. «Starpulse.com, Jul 15»
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Texas radio host: Cops used force on pool party 'jungle animals …
“He showed up to people, and yes, they're probably white people scared to death, peeking through the blinds, 'Oh, my God, there's a bunch of black people and ... «Raw Story, Jun 15»
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Cris Carter was “scared to death” his son wouldn't fulfill his potential
There are things Cris Carter knows about, and things Cris Carter has no idea about. But nearly wasting an opportunity at a brilliant football career is something ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
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Reba McEntire Admits She Was 'Scared to Death' of Lady Gaga
I was scared to death of her! I thought she was, you know, this mean woman that gets up and sings, real tough.” Although McEntire was convinced that Lady ... «Taste of Country, Apr 15»
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Fournier: Democrats 'Scared to Death' over Hillary Clinton
National Journal Senior Political Columnist and Editorial Director Ron Fournier said that Democrats are “scared to death” over the scandals regarding donations ... «Breitbart News, Mar 15»
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Yes, You Can Actually Be Scared To Death
As it turns out, being "scared to death" isn't just a saying. ... It's not uncommon to be afraid of spiders, heights, small spaces and needles, but did you know that ... «Huffington Post, Feb 15»
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Frightening question: Can you literally be scared to death?
In the video, AsapScience says that yes, you actually can be scared to death, but the chances depend on how healthy your heart is. When you experience fear, ... «CNET, Feb 15»
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SCARED TO DEATH: Violent East Lancs barber leaves ex-partner …
A VIOLENT Clitheroe barber left his ex-partner temporarily deaf and 'scared to death' after a bottle attack at her home, a court heard. 'Jealous' Michael Dalby, 35 ... «Lancashire Telegraph, Dec 14»

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