Give (one) the creeps In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give (one) the creeps", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-11 09:08

Meaning of Give (one) the creeps

Give (one) the creeps American British verb phrase

To make one feel anxious, scared, or unpleasant, particularly because of strange things
 

A sneaky man went after me to the bookstore that has given me the creeps.

The abandoned house at the corner of the quarter gives me the creeps every time I pass by there.

He is our new neighbor but his disgustful appearance gave me the creeps for the first meeting.

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Grammar and Usage of Give (one) the creeps

Verb Forms

  • give (one) the creeps
  • gives (one) the creeps
  • gave (one) the creeps
  • given (one) the creeps

The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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