Meaning of the word "shiver down your spine" in English

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shiver down your spine

US /ˈʃɪvər daʊn jʊər spaɪn/
UK /ˈʃɪvər daʊn jʊər spaɪn/
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Idiom

1.

a sensation of cold or fear that causes one to tremble slightly, often associated with a sudden feeling of dread, excitement, or awe

Example:
The ghost story sent a shiver down my spine.
The sudden cold wind sent a shiver down her spine.
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