no susto

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “in the scare”.

Adverb

no susto

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see no,‎ susto.
2. as an involuntary response to a sudden scare; with a startle

   Caí no susto.

   I fell down with a startle.

3. as a response to an urgent need

   Ela teve que aprender alemão no susto.

   She had to learn German quickly.