Meaning of Idiom ‘Give Someone the Cold Shoulder’ To give someone the cold shoulder means to snub them or treat them with aloofness; to show no interest in someone or something; to be intentionally unfriendly toward someone; to shun or reject someone by ignoring them. 1,2,3,4 The phrase ‘give someone the cold shoulder’ always uses … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Cold Fish’ A cold fish is a person who shows no emotion; dull and unresponsive; unfeeling, hard-hearted; unsympathetic. 1,2,3 Sentence Examples “When I first met my boss I thought he was a real cold fish but once I got to know him I realized he was just a quiet person.” “He didn’t … Read more
Also used: Quit Cold Turkey, Stop Cold Turkey Meaning of Idiom ‘Go Cold Turkey’ To go cold turkey is to end an addiction such as smoking or drinking quickly and completely without cutting down gradually or tapering off; to stop doing something suddenly and completely, all at once without preparation or planning. Want to see more … Read more
Also: Freeze one’s blood Turn one’s blood to ice Meaning Of Idiom ‘Make One’s Blood Run Cold’ When something makes your blood run cold it fills you with great fear or horror. 1,2,3 Usage This idiom is often used interchangeably with the related idiom make one’s blood curdle. Examples Of Use “When the detective saw the … Read more
Also: Hard cash Cold cash Meaning of Idiom ‘Cold, Hard Cash’ Cold, hard cash means actual money in the form of bills and coins as opposed to checks, credit, or any other form of payment; money that is readily available for payment. Compare to cash on the barrelhead. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Cold Comfort’ When something is said to be cold comfort, it is little or no consolation at all. 1,2,3 Sentence Examples “The severance package was cold comfort after having worked for the company for twenty years.” “I know it’s cold comfort,” said Fran, “but Millie isn’t doing so well either.” “We are gathered … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Catch Your Death’ To catch your death is an exaggerated way of saying to catch a severe cold. The idiom can be extended to any similar illness associated with cold weather, such as flu. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage Most often the expression is used … Read more