shit oneself
The phrase "shit oneself" is a vulgar slang expression often used to describe extreme fear or loss of control, both literally and figuratively.
Definition
C2Informal Conversation
(vulgar, literal)To involuntarily defecate due to extreme fear, surprise, or loss of control.
Example
- He was so scared during the haunted house tour that he nearly shit himself.
C2Informal Conversation
(vulgar, figurative)To become extremely frightened or shocked.
Example
- When I saw the car speeding towards me, I almost shit myself.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shit oneself":
crap oneselfpiss oneselfcrap one's pantspoop in one's pantspiss one's pantswet one's pantsshit the bedpee in one's pantstake a shitshit onpee one's pantslose one's shitshit outpoop outwet the bedcream in one's jeansgo to shitgive someone the shitslose one's bottlepiss something up the wallhold one's piss