idiom

give someone the cold shoulder

3Sections

To deliberately ignore someone or be unfriendly to them

Definition

To deliberately ignore someone or be unfriendly to them

Examples

  • She GAVE him THE COLD SHOULDER after their argument
  • Why are you GIVING me THE COLD SHOULDER?
  • He felt hurt when they GAVE him THE COLD SHOULDER

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • ignore someone
  • freeze someone out
  • give someone the silent treatment

Antonyms:

  • welcome someone
  • be friendly

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