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's 'nough to make one's blood run cold to see the highty-tighty airs that woman puts on.

From The Puddleford Papers, Or Humors of the West by Riley, H. H.

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)

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

Up they went towards the Æmilian villa with clamour and threats enough to make one’s blood run cold, and they must be far on their way to Bordigala Gergovia by this time.”

From More Bywords by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

It seems to make one's blood run cold.

From The Master Builder by Gosse, Edmund