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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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