
Give somebody the creeps
Emotional Response
Describes immediate emotional reaction, often negative or unsettling.

Seeing the abandoned house at night gives me the creeps.
Colloquial Use
Common in casual conversation, not suitable for formal contexts.

She avoided the old portrait; it gave her the creeps.
Personal Feeling
Subjective sensation, varies from person to person.

Clowns are supposed to be funny, but they give me the creeps.
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