Idiom

He makes my flesh (or skin) crawl (or creep)

What does "He makes my flesh (or skin) crawl (or creep)" mean?

Said of someone who the speaker has a deep dislike of.

He makes my flesh (or skin) crawl (or creep)

Britain, 15th century.

Said of someone who the speaker has a deep dislike of.

Worldwide.

  • Savile was a sexual predator for 50 years. Just seeing a picture of his stupid face now makes my skin crawl.