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.
(..) up your bastard arse. Take Lord Janos outside. Ollie, bring me my sword. You cannot do this! Get your hands off me! You're scum! All of you! The boy thinks he can frighten me? He's mistaken, yes, very mistaken. A disgrace! I have friends, important friends in the capital! You'll see! (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3
(..) Or else we'll make you sorry you were ever born. We'll tell people... ...how you sabotaged Del's execution... - Sabotaged? ...how you pissed yourself like a frightened little girl. Yes, we will talk. But, Percy... ...you mind me, now. We'll also see you beaten within an inch of your life. PAUL: (..)1999 The Green Mile