Meaning of the word "break out in a cold sweat" in English
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break out in a cold sweat
US /breɪk aʊt ɪn ə koʊld swet/
UK /breɪk aʊt ɪn ə koʊld swet/
Idiom
1.
to suddenly start sweating a lot because you are very frightened or anxious
Example:
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I always break out in a cold sweat when I have to speak in public.
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The thought of the exam made him break out in a cold sweat.
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