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chill run up one's spine
(chill|shiver) (up and|) down {one's} spine chill run up one's spine
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кто-то чувствует себя очень взволнованным, напуганным
used when one does or says something that makes someone become extremely scared or excited
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "chill run up one's spine" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "chill run up one's spine" is derived from the physical sensation of feeling a sudden chill or shiver along the spine. This physiological response is often associated with fear, excitement, or a strong emotional reaction. This phrase is used in various contexts and occasions where there is a need to describe a sudden and intense feeling of fear, unease, or emotional impact and finds usage in literature, storytelling, movies, and everyday conversations to evoke a visceral reaction and emphasize the immediacy and intensity of the emotional response.
Example
The upcoming haunted attraction will send chills running down my spine.
The haunting melody of the music box sends shivers running up my spine.
The suspenseful movie always sends chills running up my spine.
Пример
The upcoming haunted attraction will send chills running down my spine.
The haunting melody of the music box sends shivers running up my spine.
The suspenseful movie always sends chills running up my spine.
The thought of visiting the haunted forest next week will send chills running up their spines.
The haunting melody in the song sends chills running up her spine.
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