strike fear into heart

Meaning

1. strike fear, etc. into sb / sb's heart

   to make sb be afraid, etc.

In the movies · 2

• Time to strike fear into the hearts of these apes.The Croods: A New Age2020
• May the name Marcus Burnett strike fear into the hearts and minds of assholes for years to come.Bad Boys for Life2020

From the same entry

• be struck by
• strike a balance
• strike a bargain
• strike a blow for
• strike gold
• strike it rich
• strike lucky
• strike a pose attitude
• strike while the iron is hot
• within striking distance
• strike a chord
• drive a hard bargain