Shaking in one's boots In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Shaking in one's boots", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Evelyn Nguyen calendar 2021-01-10 11:01

Meaning of Shaking in one's boots

Synonyms:

quake in one's boots , be/live in dread of , shake in one’s shoes

Shaking in one's boots verb phrase

"Boots" can be replaced by "shoes".

To be nervous or tremble with fear. Often used as sarcasm.

 

That man was fierce that my child shook in his boots when he threatened us.

I was shaking in my boots because I had to go see the supervisor for my mistake.

Last night, I had to stay at home alone. That was so scary that I shook in my boots.

He is holding the gun to my head. I am shaking in my boots.

Other phrases about:

lay the ghost of (something) to rest

To finally get rid of fears, worries, or distress about something that has negatively affected you for a long time

withdraw into (one's) shell

1. To isolate oneself from unwanted thoughts, situations or interactions with people

2. To act in a defensive manner

Grammar and Usage of Shaking in one's boots

Verb Forms

  • shake in one's boots
  • shakes in one's boots
  • shook in one's boots
  • is shaking in one's boots
  • was shaking in one's boots

The verb "shake" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Shaking in one's boots

shake in your boots
A man shakes in his boots
(Source: Internet)

This idiom dates from the 1800s. 

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