cold sweat
Perspiration which feels chilly to the person perspiring, and which indicates…Perspiration which feels chilly to the person perspiring, and which indicates debilitating illness, shock, or the experiencing of an intense emotion such as despair, anxiety, or, especially, fear.
» Tom broke into a cold sweat.
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1 sensesPerspiration which feels chilly to the person perspiring, and which indicates debilitating illness, shock, or the experiencing of an intense emotion such as despair, anxiety, or, especially, fear.
Angstschweiß
холо́дный потxolódnyj pot
- the physical condition of concurrent perspiration and chill; associated with fear
Examples
12 sentencesTom broke into a cold sweat.
Tom broke out in a cold sweat.
When Tom was accused of the murder, he broke out in a cold sweat.
I broke out into a cold sweat.
ruМеня в холодный пот бросило. — sharptoothed
Tom woke up in a cold sweat.
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