strike fear into the hearts of

idiom

variants or strike fear into one's heart
: to cause (someone) to be very afraid : to frighten
a horrific accident that struck fear into the hearts of skiers everywhere
The idea struck fear into their hearts.

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But there’s another creature, even smaller, that really does strike fear into the hearts of pachyderms everywhere: the humble honey bee. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2024 In the crucible of modern combat, attack helicopters strike fear into the hearts of ground forces with their agility, firepower, and technological prowess. Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024

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“Strike fear into the hearts of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20fear%20into%20the%20hearts%20of. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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