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be chilled to the bone/marrow

to be very cold. After an hour standing at the bus stop I was chilled to the bone.

See also: bone, marrow

be chilled/frozen to the marrow (British & Australian)

to be extremely cold. After an hour on the mountain, we were chilled to the marrow.

See also: marrow

chill someone to the bone/marrow

to make someone feel very frightened. The sound of scraping at the window chilled me to the bone.

See also: bone, marrow

send chills down/up someone's spine

to make someone feel very frightened. Just thinking about walking back through the dark streets sent chills down her spine.

See also: down, send, spine

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chill out

to relax. I like to come home from work, have dinner, chill out for a little bit, and then go to bed.

Usage notes: often said to someone who is too excited or upset: I was worried about the kids, and he told me I should just chill out.