break out in a cold sweat
The phrase "break out in a cold sweat" means to suddenly start sweating profusely and often feeling a chill or coldness all over the body due to fear, anxiety, nervousness, or intense stress. It typically describes a physical reaction to a highly distressing or overwhelming situation.
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