Cold shoulder meaning
What does the saying 'Cold shoulder' mean?
Idiom: Cold shoulder
Meaning:
If you give or show someone the cold shoulder, you are deliberately unfriendly and unco-operative towards them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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