The idiom 'to give someone the cold shoulder' means to avoid, ignore, or ostracize someone. This happens when someone deliberately treats another person with coolness or indifference.
La frase 'to give someone the cold shoulder' significa evitar, ignorar u ostracizar a alguien. Esto ocurre cuando una persona deliberadamente trata a otra con frialdad o indiferencia.
| Idiom | to give someone the cold shoulder |
|---|---|
| Definition | to avoid, ignore or ostracize someone |
| Examples | - She's given me the cold shoulder ever since I said I didn't like her new hairstyle. - Do you know why he's giving me the cold shoulder? - I think it's because you disagreed with him at the meeting. - I still have total feelings for him, and when I see him now, I don't know how to act. Do I give him the cold shoulder? It's so awkward, Help! ... - He then gave me the cold shoulder and continued his lively chat with Dolores. |
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