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A2 — Elementary😤 Emotions

Avere i brividi

To get the chills / shivers

Literal Translation

"To have the shivers"

What it means

To feel a strong emotional reaction such as fear, excitement or disgust

Example in context

"Quella musica mi fa venire i brividi."

"That music gives me the chills."

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