
Make your flesh creep
Intensity Variation
The phrase can be used with various adjectives to express different levels of fear or disgust.

The eerie whispers in the old house made my skin slightly creep.
Physical Reaction
It signifies a visceral, physical reaction, not just an emotional one. Think of goosebumps or shivering.

As the spider crawled up her arm, it made her flesh creep.
Not Literal
The phrase is figurative, meaning it describes a feeling and does not actually refer to skin movement.

The haunted house story made her flesh creep, but she couldn't stop listening.
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