Cold Idioms

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cold war

Meaning: A state of intense rivalry or hostility between people, groups, or nations that stops short of open violence.

Example: After their argument, the couple lived in a quiet cold war, refusing to speak to each other for days. Read more ➺


cold fish

Meaning: Someone who seems unfriendly and who does not share their feelings.

Example: She's a real cold fish; she never offers a word of praise or comfort. Read more ➺


as cold as stone

Meaning: Describes a person who is completely devoid of emotion, empathy, or warmth.

Example: After hearing the tragic news, she remained as cold as stone, showing no visible reaction. Read more ➺


cold comfort

Meaning: insufficient ease, sympathy, or encouragement.

Example: The apology was a cold comfort after the damage had already been done. Read more ➺


catch a cold

Meaning: experience challenges and difficulties.

Example: Brian tried the offshore education business, but he caught a cold after the first month and has still shown no signs of growth. Read more ➺


left out in the cold

Meaning: being neglected.

Example: Orphans are left out in the cold when parents' meetings are held. Read more ➺


in cold blood

Meaning: in a cruel way and without pity or other emotion

Example: One young lady was shot dead in cold blood inside the premises of the shopping complex. Read more ➺


cold shoulder

Meaning: to treat somebody with coldness and contempt

Example: I fought with my wife, and she is now giving me the cold shoulder. Read more ➺


cross the line

Meaning: behave in a way that is not acceptable

Example: This newspaper has crossed the line. This article is so offensive to so many people. Read more ➺


cold sweat

Meaning: the condition where extreme fear or nervousness causes a person to feel a chill along with moist skin or sweat

Example: I woke up from a nightmare, breathing heavy and in cold sweat. Read more ➺


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