the chill wind of
US /ðə tʃɪl wɪnd əv/
UK /ðə tʃɪl wɪnd əv/
1.
a feeling of fear or apprehension caused by a particular event or situation
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The news of the layoffs sent the chill wind of fear through the office.
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As the deadline approached, the chill wind of failure began to blow.