Her performance of the national anthem sent a chill up my spine. [=her performance was thrilling and emotional]
The very thought of what those people did sends a shiver down my spine. [=scares me]
A (cold) shiver ran down my spine when I heard his voice.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
send shivers down your spine — send shivers down (your) spine to feel very frightened or excited. Here s a tale of medical incompetence that should send shivers down your spine … New idioms dictionary
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
send a shiver down your spine — If something sends a shiver down your spine, it makes you feel anxious, nervous or excited. The song always sends a shiver down my spine! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
spine — [ spaın ] noun ** 1. ) count the row of bones down the middle of your back: BACKBONE, SPINAL COLUMN 2. ) count the edge of a book where all the pages are attached 3. ) count a sharp point on a plant or animal 4. ) uncount INFORMAL courage:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
spine — noun 1 backbone ADJECTIVE ▪ fractured ▪ cervical, lumbar VERB + SPINE ▪ bend, curve ▪ straighten … Collocations dictionary
spine — [[t]spa͟ɪn[/t]] spines 1) N COUNT Your spine is the row of bones down your back. 2) N COUNT The spine of a book is the narrow stiff part which the pages and covers are attached to. 3) N COUNT Spines are also long, sharp points on an animal s body … English dictionary
send shivers down spine — send shivers down (your) spine to feel very frightened or excited. Here s a tale of medical incompetence that should send shivers down your spine … New idioms dictionary
spine — [spaın] n ↑backbone, ↑breastbone, ↑collarbone, ↑kneecap, ↑pelvis, ↑skull, ↑spine, ↑rib [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: spina] 1.) the row of bones down the centre of your b … Dictionary of contemporary English
Spine of god — Album par Monster Magnet Sortie février 1992 Enregistrement ? Durée 47:48 Genre(s) Rock alternatif, Stoner rock Producteur(s) … Wikipédia en Français
make your hair stand on end — make (your) hair stand on end to cause you to be very frightened. Massey s detailed account of the battle made my hair stand on end. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form feel your hair stand on end to recognize you are very frightened: I could … New idioms dictionary
