The story nearly 'frightened me to death'. = The story nearly 'frightened the life out of' me. [=the story frightened me very badly]
The insurance agent tried to 'frighten' her 'into' buying the most expensive flood insurance.
Bad economic news has 'frightened' people 'out of' putting their money in the stock market.
(..) i you imagine that he woul be with you forever, is that it? An I came along an ruine it. I'm Sansa Stark of Winterfell. This is my home an you can't frighten me. Are you one with your bath, my lay? Go. I can finish on my own. Yes? (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken Season: 5 Episode 6