“up - down”

The following 5 entries include the term up - down.

a chill/shiver runs up/down someone's spine

idiom

used to say that someone feels very thrilled, frightened, etc.

a step up/down

idiom

: more/less important, challenging, etc., than something had before

make a chill/shiver run up/down someone's spine

idiom

: to make someone feel very thrilled, frightened, etc.

(right) up/down someone's alley

idiom

: especially suited to someone's tastes or abilities

send a chill/shiver up/down someone's spine

idiom

: to make someone feel very thrilled, frightened, etc.

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