jump out of your skin Informal
Meaning: You jump out of your skin when something suddenly shocks you and your whole body jumps.
For example:
- Luke was watching the clouds pass in front of the moon when I quietly snuck up behind him and tapped him on the shoulder. He screamed and nearly jumped out of his skin!
- Ollie didn't know I was making some toast, and when it suddenly popped up just as he was walking past he jumped out of his skin. It was really funny!
Quick Quiz:
Henry was walking through the forest, and he jumped out of his skin when
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