Idioms:
- Bite one's nails: To be very nervous or
anxious about something.
- Example: "I was biting my nails
waiting for the exam results."
- Jump out of one's skin: To react with
extreme surprise or fright.
- Example: "The sudden loud noise made
me jump out of my skin."
- Have butterflies in one's stomach: To feel
nervous or anxious, especially before a big event.
- Example: "I always get butterflies in
my stomach before giving a presentation."
- Shake like a leaf: To tremble
uncontrollably, usually due to fear or nervousness.
- Example: "She was shaking like a leaf
during the thunderstorm."
- Make one's blood run cold: To cause someone
to feel extreme fear or horror.
- Example: "The sight of the scorpion
made my blood run cold."
- On edge: Feeling tense, nervous, or anxious.
- Example: "I've been on edge ever since
my flat had a break-in."
- Scare the living daylights out of someone:
To frighten someone very much.
- Example: "The horror movie scared the
living daylights out of me."
- Heart-stopping moment: A moment of intense
fear or excitement.
- Example: "When my car skidded on the
ice, it was a heart-stopping moment."
Questions
- Have
you ever had an experience that can be described as any of the idioms
above? What happened?
- Do
you enjoy scary stories or movies? What's the scariest story or movie
you've ever seen?
- Are
you afraid of the dark? What do you do to overcome your fear?
- Are
you afraid of any insects or animals? Which ones scare you the most, and
why?
- Do
you have any phobia? Did you have any phobia when you were a child?
- Have
you ever overcome a fear? How did you do it, and how did you feel
afterwards?
- Do
you enjoy activities that give you an adrenaline rush, like roller
coasters or bungee jumping?
- What's
the bravest thing you've ever done?
- If
you could be fearless for a day, what would you do that you're normally
too scared to try?
- Is
there any fear you would like to overcome?
- What
advice would you give to someone who is struggling with fear or anxiety?
