be frightened out of one’s wits ❍ 总而言之，智化命不该绝。可把沈仲元吓了个～。(鲁迅《中国小说史略》248) In short,Zhihua was fated not to die there,but Shen Zhongyuan was frightened out of his wits.
胆裂魂飞dǎn liè hún fēi
胆破了，魂飞了。形容非常害怕，恐惧。be frightened out of one’s wits,very nervous and jumpy