Break out in a cold sweat Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To suddenly start sweating because of fear, shock, pain, or anxiety, especially when you feel nervous or frightened.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mainly informal and often used to describe a physical reaction to intense fear, stress, or anxiety. You can say "break out in a cold sweat" (suddenly start sweating) or use variations like "he broke out in a cold sweat." Do not confuse with just "sweat" from heat or exercise.
جمل نموذجية
I broke out in a cold sweat before my big exam.
basic
She broke out in a cold sweat after hearing the thunder.
basic
Whenever I see spiders, I break out in a cold sweat.
basic
He broke out in a cold sweat during the scary movie.
natural
Just thinking about public speaking makes me break out in a cold sweat.
natural
When the boss called me into his office, I broke out in a cold sweat.
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