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make someone's toes curl (British & Australian)

1. if an experience makes your toes curl, it makes you feel extremely embarrassed and ashamed for someone else. The very thought of what she said makes my toes curl.

(American, American)

2. to frighten or shock someone. A loud scream from the next room made her toes curl.

See also: curl, toe

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