give (someone) the shakes

1. To cause someone's body to tremble or shake involuntarily, as due to fear, unease, anxiety, or a reaction to (or withdrawal from) a substance, such as caffeine, drugs, or alcohol. Speaking in front of large groups of people always gives me the shakes. Tea is a great way to get a boost in the morning, and it won't give you the shakes the way coffee does. I'm trying to get sober and haven't had a drink in four days, but it's giving me the shakes something fierce.

2. To instill an intense sensation of fear, unease, or anxiety in someone; to intimidate someone to such a degree as might produce such a response. The attorney for the prosecution is renowned for her fierceness, able to give even the most hardened criminals the shakes. The New Zealand rugby team always performs a traditional war dance called the "haka" before a match so as to give their opponents the shakes.

词组	give (someone) the shakes
释义	give (someone) the shakes give (someone) the shakes 1. To cause someone's body to tremble or shake involuntarily, as due to fear, unease, anxiety, or a reaction to (or withdrawal from) a substance, such as caffeine, drugs, or alcohol. Speaking in front of large groups of people always gives me the shakes. Tea is a great way to get a boost in the morning, and it won't give you the shakes the way coffee does. I'm trying to get sober and haven't had a drink in four days, but it's giving me the shakes something fierce. 2. To instill an intense sensation of fear, unease, or anxiety in someone; to intimidate someone to such a degree as might produce such a response. The attorney for the prosecution is renowned for her fierceness, able to give even the most hardened criminals the shakes. The New Zealand rugby team always performs a traditional war dance called the "haka" before a match so as to give their opponents the shakes. See also: give, shake Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: have the shakes get the shakes the shakes knock (one's) knees together knock knees together tremble at tremble at (something) go hot and cold go hot and cold (all over) shake in boots
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