That scary movie gave me cold chills.
cold chills
idiomFeelings of fear.
The strange noise in the empty hallway gave me cold chills, so I quickly locked the door.
As she read the mysterious letter in the dim light, cold chills ran down her spine, confirming her worst fears about the house.
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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blow hot and cold
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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catch a cold
To contract a cold.
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cold cash
Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.
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cold comfort
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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cold day in Hell
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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cold fish
A heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.
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cold hand
Used in reference to a player who fails to make successful shots in a game.