give somebody/get the shivers
get the shivers
To begin to feel fear or dread. Can we get out of here? I'm getting the shivers from this creepy old house!
See also: get, shiver
give (one) the shivers
To cause one to have a feeling of fear or dread. Can we get out of here? This creepy old house is giving me the shivers!
See also: give, shiver
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give somebody/get the ˈshivers
(informal) make somebody feel fear and horror: That old portrait gives me the shivers. I get the shivers every time I hear his name.See also: get, give, shiver, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- get the shivers
- give (one) the shivers
- send shivers down (one's) spine
- give (one) the willies
- give you the willies
- send chills down (one's) spine
- a shiver went down (one's) spine
- a shiver went up (one's) spine
- a shiver ran down (one's) spine
- a shiver ran up (one's) spine