Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-running-scared
idiom
/biː ˈrʌnɪŋ skɛrd/
Definition
To be in a state of fear or anxiety, usually due to a perceived threat.
Examples
- After hearing the loud noise in the dark alley, he was running scared.
- The news of the approaching storm had everyone running scared.
Meaning
The phrase expresses a feeling of being frightened or intimidated by something.
Synonyms
- be terrified
- be in a panic
- be afraid
- be on edge
