shiver (redirected from shivering)

give somebody the shivers  (informal)

to frighten someone or make them nervous That man who hangs about in the lane gives me the shivers.

See send shivers down spine

See also: give

send shivers down/up somebody's spine

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

See drive round the bend, send on a guilt trip, send into a tizz, drive round the twist

See also: send, spine

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send shivers down your spine also send shivers up your spine

to feel very frightened or excited Here's a tale of medical incompetence that should send shivers down your spine. Related vocabulary: make your hair stand on end

See also: send, spine