to break out in a sweat
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to suddenly start sweating
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The intense heat caused everyone in the room to break out in a sweat despite the air conditioning.
After running a marathon, Jane broke out in a sweat as she crossed the finish line.
to break out in a cold sweat
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to get very nervous or scared
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Hearing the unexpected noise in the dark alley, he broke out in a cold sweat, fearing the unknown.
When she realized she had forgotten her presentation notes, she broke out in a cold sweat before the important meeting.
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to start to sweat despite feeling cold, usually due to illness or infection
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The flu had taken its toll on her, and she began to break out in a cold sweat, shivering under the blankets.
As the infection spread, the young child started to break out in a cold sweat, his forehead damp with perspiration.
