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Catch Word #282 – Makes my skin crawl

Culips Everyday English Podcast

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Understanding Strong Disgust Expressions

This chapter explores the idiomatic expressions 'can't stomach something' and 'makes my skin crawl,' focusing on their literal and metaphorical meanings. Through personal anecdotes, it illustrates how these phrases convey strong feelings of aversion, particularly in social settings. The discussion also addresses appropriate usage and contexts to express such distaste politely in conversation.

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