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to break out in a sweat
01
to suddenly start sweating
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Examples
The intense heat caused everyone in the room to break out in a sweat despite the air conditioning.
to break out in a cold sweat
01
to get very nervous or scared
CollocationExamples
Hearing the unexpected noise in the dark alley, he broke out in a cold sweat, fearing the unknown.
02
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.
