put the fear of God into someone
cause someone to be very frightened
RELATED IDIOMS :
without fear or favour
not influenced by any consideration of the people involved in a situation
impartially
1996 - Japan Times - It should be possible if all officials involved in the election process are allowed to work without fear or favour and keep their impartiality.
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