send shivers (up and) down your spine

send shivers (up and) down your spine
send shivers (up and) down your spine phrase
to make you feel suddenly frightened or excited

Her amazing singing voice sends shivers down your spine.

Thesaurus: to make someone afraid or frightenedsynonym
Main entry: shiver

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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