Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-make-your-blood-run-cold
idiom
/tə ˈmeɪk jɔːr blʌd rʌn koʊld/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a feeling of extreme fear or terror.
Examples
- Hearing the eerie footsteps behind her made her blood run cold.
- When he recounted the horror story, it was enough to make your blood run cold.
- The sudden noise in the dark room sent a chill down her spine, making her blood run cold.
Meaning
When something makes your blood run cold, it causes a strong reaction of fear, often due to a shocking or frightening event.
Synonyms
- terrify
- appall
- frighten
- shock
