"Nothing like a good scare to wake you up, right?"
This is part of an animation movie, "Inside Out "
Could you tell me what it means?
(sorry, but I have a difficulty in describing the context)

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This is an often used phrase in Britain, it refers to the feeling of bein awake after being scared. In this sentence, the word "scare" does not mean fear, but more shock, for instance when a loud sudden noise shocks you and your heart starts beating faster. Hope this help you.

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thanks Glen!!

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If you get scared, it might make your heart beat really fast, so you might feel more awake. "A good scare" is basically the same meaning as "getting scared." So t is just saying that getting scared wakes you up quickly.

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