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break out in a cold sweat

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break out in a cold sweat

Lit. or Fig. to become frightened or anxious and begin to sweat. I was so frightened, I broke out in a cold sweat. Larry broke out in a cold sweat when he cut his hand.

See also: break, cold, out, sweat