give someone the shits
(vulgar) To creep someone out; to scare someone.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(vulgar) To creep someone out; to scare someone.
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AustraliaAvoid at work
#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia, colloquial, vulgar) To annoy or frustrate someone to a great degree.
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