Cold Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: insufficient ease, sympathy, or encouragement.
Example: The apology was a cold comfort after the damage had already been done. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: being neglected.
Example: Orphans are left out in the cold when parents' meetings are held. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
