Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-a-cold-sweat
idiom
in uh kohl-d swet
Definition
A phrase used to describe a state of anxiety or fear that causes a person to sweat despite feeling cold.
Examples
- After watching the scary movie, I woke up in a cold sweat.
- She was in a cold sweat before her big presentation.
- He felt a chill run down his spine, and soon after, he was in a cold sweat.
Meaning
Experiencing intense fear or dread that manifests physically as sweating, often associated with panic or nervousness.
Synonyms
- in a panic
- in a fright
- in a state of dread
