A Chill/Shiver Runs Up/Down Someone's Spine

B2 8+

Collocations of a chill/shiver runs up/down someone's spine

a chill runs up someone's spine
Frequency: 70 %

As the ghostly figure appeared, a chill ran up her spine.

a shiver runs down someone's spine
Frequency: 65 %

The eerie sound made a shiver run down his spine.

a cold sensation runs up someone's spine
Frequency: 50 %

The icy wind sent a cold sensation running up her spine.

a sudden chill runs down someone's spine
Frequency: 45 %

The unexpected noise caused a sudden chill to run down his spine.

a spine-tingling sensation runs up someone's spine
Frequency: 40 %

The horror movie sent a spine-tingling sensation running up her spine.

Idiomatic Expressions for a chill/shiver runs up/down someone's spine

  • Phrase: A shiver runs up/down someone's spine
    Meaning: To feel a sudden, involuntary trembling or shuddering, often due to fear or cold.
    Usage: As the ghostly figure appeared in the mirror, a shiver ran down his spine.