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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are really afraid of" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing fear or apprehension about something or someone.
Example: "Many people are really afraid of public speaking, which can hinder their professional growth."
Alternatives: "are quite fearful of" or "have a strong fear of".
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"They are really afraid of the Muslims.
"Sherpas are really afraid of the Lhotse Face.
What they are really afraid of is edges – of falling.
"A lot of people are really afraid of looking and sounding stupid," she said.
"Christians like me are really afraid of what the Brotherhood is doing".
Plus, it's a rare game that has the guts to ask what gamers are really afraid of.
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"He's really afraid of heights".
I'm really afraid of the future.
They were really afraid of her".
"I was really afraid of that".
But I'm really afraid of Long Run.
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