get the shivers

1. To begin to feel fear or dread. Can we get out of here? I'm getting the shivers from this creepy old house! The film isn't graphic or violent, but it's so creepy that you'll definitely get the shivers. Please don't leave me alone with that weirdo Joe—I always get the shivers when I'm around him.

2. To experience an acute tingling sensation resulting from intense pleasure, fear, exhilaration, or excitement. Wow, I got the shivers listening to that song! Did you write it yourself? The movie had the most incredible twist ending. I seriously still get the shivers just thinking about it! I got the shivers watching my soon-to-be-wife walk down the aisle at our wedding.

give somebody/get the ˈshivers

(informal) make somebody feel fear and horror: That old portrait gives me the shivers. ♢ I get the shivers every time I hear his name.