a shiver down (one's) spine

a shiver down (one's) spine

A shudder felt down one's back, due to either fear, anticipation, nervousness, or excitement. I felt a shiver down my spine at the thought of my exam tomorrow.
See also: down, shiver, spine
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a shiver runs/goes down (one's) spine
  • a shiver runs/goes down somebody's spine
  • a chill runs/goes down (one's) spine
  • a chill runs/goes down somebody's spine
  • clamp down
  • clamp down on
  • clamp down on (someone or something)
  • come a gutser
  • ask down
  • come down with