Shiver down the spine

'Shiver down the spine':

Shudder
A shiver runs down your spine means a shudder is felt on your skin, usually on your back, neck, or arms. It can be caused by fear, anticipation, nervousness, or excitement. It is also a sign of the release of adrenalin in your body. Sometimes, it can be a message that a certain event or enemy has appeared in a game.

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goosebumps
noun [ plural ]
(UK also goose pimples)
small raised areas that appear on the skin because of cold, fear, or excitement:

You're cold - look, you've got goosebumps!

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get goose bumps

To get bumps on one's skin where one's body hair stands on end as the result of an intense feeling of cold, nervousness, anxiety, excitement, or fear.
I got goose bumps watching that scary movie last night!
Their concert was so amazing, I got goose bumps when they played their first song!
It's so cold in here that I'm getting goose bumps.

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"A cold sweat ran down my spine" is an idiom used to say that someone feels very thrilled, frightened, etc. Sweating is a normal response to exercise or hot weather, but it can also be a symptom of anxiety, menopause, or an underlying health condition. It could also be a side effect of some medications.


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