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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: chill, down, send

send shivers down/up someone's spine

to make someone feel very frightened or excited. The way he looked at me sent shivers down my spine.

See also: down, send, shiver

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send shivers down your spine

to feel very frightened or excited. Here's a tale of medical incompetence that should send shivers down your spine.

See also: down, send, shiver