| Phrase/Idiom | like a deer / rabbit caught in the headlights |
|---|---|
| Definition | When you are so surprised that you are momentarily confused or unable to react quickly, you are like a deer (or rabbit) caught in the headlights. |
| Example | Surprised by the officer’s questions, she was like a deer caught in the headlights. |
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