B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Far rizzare i capelli
To make one's hair stand on end
Literal Translation
"To make the hairs stand straight"
What it means
To cause extreme fear or horror in someone
Example in context
"Quella storia ti fa rizzare i capelli."
"That story makes your hair stand on end."
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