Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-your-blood-run-cold
idiom
/meɪk jɔːr blʌd rʌn koʊld/
Definition
To cause someone to feel very frightened or shocked.
Examples
- Hearing the eerie footsteps in the dark made my blood run cold.
- The horror movie was so terrifying that it made my blood run cold.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe an experience or story that induces fear or horror, making one deeply unsettled.
Synonyms
- terrify
- frighten
- appall
- horrify
