avere la pelle d'oca

Meaning

To experience tiny bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

Example

Ho avuto la pelle d'oca guardando quel film horror.

I had goosebumps watching that horror movie.

Practice tips

• Practice avere la pelle d'oca out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.

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