English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you scared me half to death" Mean?
Learn what "you scared me half to death" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You scared me half to death.
It means the other person frightened the speaker very badly.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reacts after being suddenly frightened.
Usage Scenario
Use this after a sudden scare, joke, or surprise. It is common and natural in spoken English, though it can sound dramatic.
Better ways to say it
1
You scared me half to death.
2
You scared me.
3
You frightened me.
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