English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "you gave us quite a scare" Mean?

Learn what "you gave us quite a scare" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Complain

You gave us quite a scare.

It means the person caused worry or alarm and is now being told so.

From One Night, One Forever, Episode 59

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is telling someone they scared them by what they did.

Usage Scenario

Use this after someone was missing, late, or unexpectedly in danger. It is common and natural in everyday speech.

Better ways to say it

1
You gave us quite a scare.
2
You scared us.
3
That gave us quite a scare.

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