give somebody a fright

Sorry she'd given me a fright: never a word of herself.

There was the chance we could give him a fright.

I really think the visit of the police gave him a fright.

You have been giving us all a fright and no mistake.

I just wanted to give her a fright, that's all.

No wonder it gave us all a fright last night.

This thought gave me such a fright I couldn't stay alone in the garden any longer.

It gave me a fright, I don't mind telling you.

She could have killed him then and there for giving her such a fright.

"I hope it has also given the father a fright."