Pronunciation: /ə ʃɪl/ˈʃɪvər rʌnz ʌp/daʊn ˈsʌmwʌnz spaɪn/
noun spine - the series of bones in the back that protect the spinal cord
A1 When she heard the ghost story, a chill ran down her spine.
A2 As the cold wind blew through the forest, a shiver ran up his spine.
B1 The eerie music in the horror movie made a chill run down her spine.
B2 The unexpected twist in the thriller novel sent a shiver down his spine.
C1 The haunting melody of the opera sent a chill up her spine.
C2 The chilling revelation in the documentary sent a shiver down his spine.
verb runs - moves quickly in a particular direction
A1 When I hear a loud noise, a chill runs down my spine.
A2 While watching a horror movie, a shiver runs up my spine.
B1 The unexpected news sent a chill down her spine.
B2 As she entered the haunted house, a shiver ran up her spine.
C1 The eerie atmosphere of the abandoned building sent a chill down his spine.
C2 The thrilling climax of the movie sent shivers up her spine.
pronoun someone's - belonging to an unspecified person
A1 When she heard the ghost story, a chill ran down her spine.
A2 As the cold wind blew through the forest, a shiver ran up his spine.
B1 Watching the horror movie alone at night, a chill ran down her spine.
B2 The eerie silence in the abandoned house made a shiver run up his spine.
C1 The sudden realization of the danger ahead sent a chill down her spine.
C2 The ominous presence in the room made a shiver run down his spine.
preposition up/down - indicating direction
A1 When I hear a scary noise, a chill runs down my spine.
A2 Watching a horror movie can make a chill run up someone's spine.
B1 The eerie music in the haunted house made a chill run down her spine.
B2 As she entered the dark alley, a shiver ran up her spine.
C1 The sudden revelation sent a chill down his spine, causing him to shiver involuntarily.
C2 The suspenseful plot twist in the novel sent a shiver down her spine, leaving her breathless.
formal As the ghostly figure emerged from the darkness, a chill ran down her spine.
informal When she heard the eerie sound, a shiver ran up his spine.
slang The scary movie gave her the creeps, and a chill ran down his spine.
figurative The thought of failing the exam sent a chill down her spine.
a chill/shiver ran up/down someone's spine
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