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Halloween Idioms
Some idioms related to Halloween
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scared stiff | very frightened; so scared that a person can't move |
| Death trap | A building or other structure that is very dangerous |
| Come back to haunt someone | To make a mistake that will affect a person later on |
| Skeleton/s in one's closet | An embarrassing secret or secrets |
| Make one's blood boil | To cause a person to be very angry |
| Witching hour | midnight |
| Ghost town | an area that's devoid of activity or life |
| Night owl | A person who loves staying up late |
| Letting the cat out of the bag | Revealing a surprise that was supposed to stay hidden |
| Dig one's own grave | Doing something foolish that will cause problems in the future |
| Scaredy cat | Someone who is easily frightened |
| Over one's dead body | When someone will do anything to stop something from happening |
| To stab someone in the back | To betray someone |