put the fear of God into somebodyinformalFRIGHTENED to make someone feel that they must do something, by making sure they know what will happen if they do not do it 吓唬某人服从 The Italian manager must have put the fear of God into his team. 这位意大利主教练一定是威胁过他的队员。
put the fear of God into somebody• The IRS tries to put the fear of God into people who don't pay enough tax.
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