deer in the headlights English

Meaning deer in the headlights meaning

What does deer in the headlights mean?

deer in the headlights noun

— (idiomatic) A person in a mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety, fear, panic, surprise and/or confusion, or substance abuse.

— (idiomatic) A person with a stunned or glazed expression.

Synonyms deer in the headlights synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as deer in the headlights?

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