shiver down your spine
US /ˈʃɪvər daʊn jʊər spaɪn/
UK /ˈʃɪvər daʊn jʊər spaɪn/
1.
a sensation of cold or fear that causes one to tremble slightly, often associated with a sudden feeling of dread, excitement, or awe
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The ghost story sent a shiver down my spine.
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The sudden cold wind sent a shiver down her spine.