Make your hair stand on end meaning
What does the saying 'Make your hair stand on end' mean?
Idiom: Make your hair stand on end
Meaning:
If something makes your hair stand on end, it terrifies you.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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