간담이 서늘해요 · 간담이 서늘했어요 · 간담이 서늘한 + noun
to have one's blood run cold; to be chilled with fear
Example
차가 갑자기 앞으로 끼어들어서 간담이 서늘했어요.
A car suddenly cut in front of me, and my blood ran cold.
Word parts
간 liver+담 gallbladder
Literally 'one's liver and gallbladder go cold' — organs once linked to courage.
Good to know
간담을 서늘하게 하다 = to scare someone stiff.