make one's blood run cold

Example Sentences

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From just below rose such a squeaking and a scraping as would make one's blood run cold.

From Mary's Rainbow by Feehan, Mary Edward

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

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)

At the end of each stanza, the air was rent by a burst of war whoops that were calculated to make one's blood run cold.

From The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World by Boyton, Paul