Korean Idioms & Expressions

소름 끼치다

soreum kkichida

Literal meaning

goosebumps form/rise

To get goosebumps from fear, horror, or sometimes deep awe/disgust. Used for things that are creepy, eerie, or so striking they make your skin crawl.

Korean	English
그 이야기를 듣고 온몸에 소름이 끼쳤어요. geu iyagireul deutgo onmome soreumi kkichyeosseoyo.	Hearing that story gave me goosebumps all over.

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