Phrase guide

make someone's hair stand on end

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To frighten or scare someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • That scene in the movie where the killer is stalking his victim made my hair stand on end.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: faire dresser les cheveux sur la tête — Translations
  • Polish: sprawiać, że włosy stają dęba — Translations
  • Polish: sprawić, że włosy stają dęba — Translations
  • Spanish: poner el vello de punta — Translations