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Diana
What is the meaning of "It made me cringe"?
Could you write some examples?
Jan 11, 2019 2:59 PM
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To "cringe" is to make a gesture or motion with your body that shows that you feel fear, horror, disgust, or embarrassment. When you say "it made me cringe," you're describing something that caused one of these emotions.
"When I saw all the spiders in the basement, it made me cringe."
"The sound of fingernails scraping a chalkboard makes me cringe."
"She has a terrible voice. When she offered to sing another song, it made me cringe."
"It makes me cringe when I see people touching raw meat."
January 11, 2019
Also you can say 'that was cringy '. When something awful, disgusting and embarrassing happens .
January 11, 2019
It made me cringe is for example the situation made me embarrassed or disgusted by someone elses actions or my own actions .
January 11, 2019
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