心胆を寒からしめる (しんたんをさむからしめる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, ichidan verb
make one's blood run cold; chill to the core
idiomatic expression
Idiomatic expression meaning to terrify or deeply frighten someone, often used in literary or dramatic contexts.
See also: 寒からしめる
彼の冷酷な言葉は私の心胆を寒からしめた。
His cruel words chilled me to the core.
