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.
(..) The Three-Eyed Raven's dead. Now he lives again. When I last saw you, you were a boy. A fearless boy. Loved to climb the castle walls, frighten his mother. Who are you? Uncle Benjen. The last letter Jon wrote me said you had been lost beyond the Wall. I led a ranging party (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Blood of My Blood Season: 6 Episode 6