What Does “quake in one’s boots” mean?
Definition:
To be frightened, scared, or nervous.
Example(s)
The thought of climbing that high had him quaking in his boots.
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To be frightened, scared, or nervous.
The thought of climbing that high had him quaking in his boots.
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