to be scared to death in German is himmelangst haben (idiom).
- to be scared to death, to be scared stiff
- Große Angst oder Furcht empfinden.
- Sehr ängstlich sein.
Example:
- Als der Blitz einschlug, hatte er Himmelangst.
- Sie hatte Himmelangst vor der Prüfung.
- Die Kinder hatten Himmelangst im dunklen Wald.
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