make one's blood run cold
Example Sentences
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Shocking indeed," said Mrs. Ward; "the very idea was enough to make one's blood run cold.
From Georgie's Present Tales of Newfoundland by Brightwell, Miss
It seems to make one's blood run cold.
From The Master Builder by Gosse, Edmund
This he wound 150 around his neck in the most reckless manner possible; it was quite enough to make one’s blood run cold to watch him.
From Hepsey Burke by Westcott, Frank N. (Frank Noyes)
Besides, the sight of Eli, as he made his way between the rocks, grunting and making all sorts of weird noises, was enough to make one's blood run cold.
From The Birthright by Hocking, Joseph
The thought was enough to make one’s blood run cold.
From Within the Tides by Conrad, Joseph
