chier dans son froc
What does “chier dans son froc” mean in English?
This phrase means to be extremely frightened. It figuratively describes someone who is so scared that they might as well have shit themselves.
Literally “shit in one's trousers”
It's similar to saying 'shit your pants' in English, often used informally to express fear or panic. You'd hear it in casual conversation, especially when someone is recounting a scary experience.
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