deer in the headlights

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Definition of deer in the headlights in English English dictionary

A mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety fear, panic, surprise and/or confusion, or substance abuse. The behavioral signs are like a deer subjected to a car's headlights, such as widely opened eyes and a lack of motor reactions

Turkish pronunciation

dîr în dhi hedlayts

Pronunciation

/ˈdər ən ᴛʜē ˈhedˌlīts/ /ˈdɪr ɪn ðiː ˈhɛdˌlaɪts/