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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afraid like this" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a specific type or manner of fear in a particular context.
Example: "She looked at the dark alley, feeling afraid like this for the first time in her life."
Alternatives: "scared in this way" or "fearful like this".
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He talked about his mother, how she was the one who taught him how to be afraid like this.
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They are not afraid like the U.N., like the Kenyans and Zambians who just gave up their arms and were taken hostage.
I am afraid Pa won't like this.
One said that she was afraid to discuss things like this because she was female.
"I was afraid something like this could happen, but she told me not to worry.
I'm afraid you're not going to like this.
A lot of people are afraid like you when it comes to this point, but not all of them make it through.
I'm also afraid, like many other women who go through this, and men, too, for that matter".
Looking back, I am sure that this Muslim man was merely afraid, like me, except he was afraid of an unsafe flight, and I was afraid of him.
Don't be afraid to like the things that you like.
I was afraid, like a little boy.
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