Meaning Said of someone who the speaker has a deep dislike of.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Savile was a sexual predator for 50 years. Just seeing a picture of his stupid face now makes my skin crawl.
Pronunciation
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.