(colloquial) Expressing surprise, annoyance, dismay, or anger.
noun
(colloquial, euphemistic, with out of) Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.
The bear scared the bejesus out of us.
He said you confused the bejesus out of him.
This old lady just completely slapped the bejesus out of him.
That screaming, flaming skull in the closet totally scared the bejesus out of me!
Nixon: You see what I mean? We can’t take it.
Kissinger: I agree. That’s why we’ve got to blast—
Nixon: That’s right.
Kissinger: —the living bejeezus out of North Vietnam. We will gain nothing for restraint—.
Nixon: That’s right
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