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to be distraught

deeply upset and agitated · extremely distressed

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You know those moments when something shocking or incredibly sad happens, and you just don't know how to react? 🤯 That's when you might feel 'distraught'. It's more than just being sad; it's being so upset that you're almost unable to think straight. Think emergency or major heartbreak! 💔

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to send shivers down one's spine

to make one feel a sudden, strong feeling of fear, excitement, or disgust

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Imagine watching a super suspenseful horror movie 👻, or hearing a perfectly sung opera aria 🎶. That intense feeling that makes your hair stand on end or sends a chill down your back? That's when you use 'to send shivers down one's spine'! It perfectly captures those moments of strong, sudden emotional impact, whether it's fear, awe, or intense excitement.

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