She felt a shiver run down her spine.

Meaning: This means that the girl felt a sudden feeling of fear or excitement that made her body shake.

Choice of Words: Shiver means to shake or tremble, often from cold or fear. Spine is the long bone that runs down the back of a person or animal. Run down means to move quickly and smoothly.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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