make one's blood run cold

Idioms  

1. Also, freeze one's blood. Cause one to shiver from fright or horror, as in The radiator's clanking at night made George's blood run cold, or Movies about vampires always freeze my blood. [Early 1800s] Also see make one's flesh creep.

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Example Sentences

It seems to make one's blood run cold.

From The Master Builder by Gosse, Edmund

There are thirty-three pictures of Vander Werff, a number sufficient to make one's blood run cold.

From Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. I (of 3) by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)

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

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