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Μου έφυγε η ψυχή

Literally "my soul left me," this expression describes a shock so great it felt as if your soul momentarily departed your body. It can be used for sudden fright, like a jump scare, or for a moment of extreme physical or mental exertion. It signifies a profound, visceral reaction.

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Examples in context

Από τον θόρυβο μου έφυγε η ψυχή.

The noise made me terrified.

Μου έφυγε η ψυχή μέχρι να το τελειώσω.

I was terrified until I finished it.

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