cold sweat
Example Sentences
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St James' Park was in a cold sweat on the final day as Newcastle lost to Everton, but the party started after Manchester United's controversial win against Aston Villa.
From BBC ● May 26, 2025
"Even when I realise I am not in Kuta traffic, I can shake in fear, break out in a cold sweat and feel really scared."
From Reuters ● Oct. 11, 2022
Thomas awoke early in the morning in a cold sweat, vomiting on his floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2022
I have panic attacks about being the sole breadwinner and I wake up in a cold sweat thinking about what happens if I were to die or become ill and am unable to work!
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2022
I break out in a cold sweat every time she starts chatting about it.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
