Frighten the shyte out of

exp.

Heard in Dublin

To startle or scare someone suddenly.

...Jayzuz ye frightened the shite out of me.

Posh English

Good heavens you gave me quite a fright.

Related terms

• Afraid of me shyteVery apprehensive or terrified. Pronounced afraida me shi'e.
• Ara shyteAn expression of sheer dejection.
• Ayit me shyteI do not share your opinion. An expression of contemptuous disagreement.
• Bag of shyte!An affectionate term for someone who is being a nuisance or rascal.
• Fall like a shyteTo fall in a graceless but comical manner.
• Mad dogs shyteA mad or erratic person.