The old captain could, with a single glare, rub the fear of God into even the most stubborn sailors.

A good judge must decide cases without fear or favor, relying only on the evidence and the law.

Her fear of missing out led her to say yes to every invitation, even when she was exhausted.

The stern preacher's sermon aimed to put the fear of God into the congregation and drive them to repentance.

The judge promised to decide the case without fear or favour.

After nearly burning himself on the stove as a toddler, the burnt child fears the fire and avoids the kitchen entirely.

When he agreed to invest without checking the facts, it was a clear case of fools rush in where angels fear to tread, and his friends warned him about the risks.