He felt a chill run down his spine.

Meaning: He experienced a cold sensation moving along his backbone.

Choice of Words: Felt means to experience a sensation or emotion. Chill means a cold feeling. Run means to move quickly. Down means from a higher to a lower position. Spine means the backbone.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• I felt a chill run down my spine as I explored the house.
• She felt a chill run down her spine.
• A chill ran down his spine as he explored.
• She felt a shiver run down her spine.
• A shiver ran down his spine as he paused.
• Shivers ran down his spine.
• The cool water enveloped her, sending shivers down her spine.
• The wind howled like a wolf, sending shivers down my spine.
• A shiver ran down my spine, sending chills through my body.
• A shiver ran down my spine, like icy fingers.