Meaning of the word "make someone's hair stand on end" in English

What does "make someone's hair stand on end" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

make someone's hair stand on end

US /meɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz her stænd ɑːn end/
UK /meɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz her stænd ɑːn end/
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Idiom

1.

to frighten someone very much

Example:
The ghost story really made my hair stand on end.
The sudden scream made her hair stand on end.
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