I felt a chill run down my spine as I explored the house.

Meaning: As I walked around the house, I suddenly felt a cold feeling move quickly down my back.

Choice of Words: Chill is a feeling of coldness or discomfort. Run down means to move quickly or smoothly over a surface. Spine is the long, bony structure that runs down the back of an animal. The speaker describes feeling a chill run down their spine, suggesting a sense of fear or unease.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He felt a chill run down his spine.
• She felt a chill run down her spine.
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• The cool water enveloped her, sending shivers down her spine.
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• A shiver ran down my spine, sending chills through my body.
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