Send a chill down (one's) spine In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "send a chill down (one's) spine", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-07-31 12:07

send a chill up (one's) spine , send a shiver down (one's) spine , send chills up (one's) spine

Send a chill down (one's) spine verb phrase common

If something sends a chill down your spine or sends chills down your spine, it makes you frightened.

The bomb exploded with an enormous bang last night, which sent a chill down my spine.

My younger sister stayed up late to watch the horror film on television. It sent a chill down her spine.

Used to say that something makes you feel very excited and emotional.

Her performance was so great that it sent a chill down my spine.

As James crossed the finish line, the crowd cheered. This sent a chill down their spine.

in the heat of the moment

To do or say something without thinking carefully because you're too excited or angry

Shaking Like a Leaf

To shake a lot due to the cold or fear

(the) thrills and spills

The excitement and danger caused by taking part in activities, especially sports or entertainments

on the edge of your seat

be so excited or nervous about that something and want to know what is going to happen next

like a cat on hot bricks

To be very anxious

The verb "send" should be conjugated according to its tense.