Cold
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Meaning: to get frightened or scare somebody
Example: The movie they played on cable last night gave me a chill to the bone. I will not be watching a night time movie any time soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: in a unexpected and sudden way
Example: He had been trying to quit smoking since a year but couldn't, so he decided to go cold turkey. Read more ➺
Meaning: loss of courage
Example: He got cold feet when heard the news of his transfer to remote area of the country which is hundreds of miles from his home town. Read more ➺
Meaning: deter or discourage somebody
Example: It is not nice to pour cold water on someone's plan when you do not want to be a part of it in the first place. Read more ➺
Meaning: insufficient ease, sympathy, or encouragement
Example: A small increment after two years is cold comfort. Read more ➺
Meaning: to sometimes like or be interested in something or somebody and sometimes not
Example: Why are you blowing hot and cold simultaneously? Tell me clearly whether you want to go with it, or not. Read more ➺
