Deer in the headlights

The phrase “deer in the headlights” is an idiom that refers to a person who is paralyzed by surprise or fear and unable to react to a situation. The phrase is used to liken someone looking stunned or surprised to how a deer looks when frozen by the headlights of an oncoming car. The idiom is often used to describe someone who is caught off guard or unprepared for a situation and is unable to respond appropriately.


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