The expression "to put the wind up someone" means to scare or worry someone.
L'espressione "to put the wind up someone" significa spaventare o preoccupare qualcuno.
| Idiom | to put the wind up someone |
|---|---|
| Definition | to scare or worry someone |
| Examples | - It really put the wind up him when his wife threatened to walk out. - The new boss has really put the wind up his employees. No-one dares to come late any more! |
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