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Make your skin crawl

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Emotional IntensityPlay
The phrase conveys a strong emotional reaction, often related to fear or disgust. SlideThe way he stared at me made my skin crawl.
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Not LiteralPlay
It's figurative speech. Your skin doesn't actually move, it expresses a strong inner feeling. SlideSeeing the snake up close made her skin crawl.
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Negative ContextsPlay
It's used in negative situations. It's not suitable for positive or neutral experiences. SlideThe sight of all that trash made my skin crawl.