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scare the bejesus out of
Variant of bejesus
bejesus
definition
be·je·sus (bi jē′zəs)
interjection
used variously to express surprise, pleasure, anger, annoyance, etc.
noun
Slang a term of indefinite meaning, often used to provide emphasis, esp. in such phrases as beat (or scare) the bejesus out of
Etymology: euphemism for by Jesus
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