Goosebumps?

[RoseSpring]

What does it mean to give someone a goosebump or butterflies :?:

 

[Barb_D]

You get goosebumps in response to a strong emotion - often fear, but sometimes awe or something moving.

You also get them when you are cold.

Butterflies tend to mean you are nervous.

 

[BobK]

:up: Specifically 'goosebumps' refers to what your skin looks like when you are frightened or cold; it's sometimes called 'gooseflesh'. They are both based on the image of a plucked goose.

I believe the term 'butterflies' is an abbreviation of the phrase 'butterflies in one's stomach' - a queasy feeling.

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[buggles]

"Goose bumps" is more common in the US.

In the UK we are more likely to say, "goose pimples".

"I had butterflies in my stomach when I was waiting to see that horror film and as soon as it started I got goose pimples all over my arms!"

buggles (not a teacher)

 

[RoseSpring]

Thanks for help indeed. :up:

But what is the expression used when I want to show or express my excitement?

 

[buggles]

Thanks for help indeed. :up:

But what is the expression used when I want to show or express my excitement?

If you don't mind being vulgar, you can say, "I was so excited, I nearly wet myself!" However, I wouldn't use this in polite company!

A more polite one might be, "I was so excited, I couldn't sit still!"

 

[emsr2d2]

Thanks for help indeed. :up:

But what is the expression used when I want to show or express my excitement?

As far as I'm concerned, you can also get goosebumps when you're excited. I remember going to a concert a few years ago and, just before it started, I was very excited and definitely had goosebumps as a result.