cold shoulder
noun
: intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment
got the cold shoulder from an old friend
Examples of cold shoulder in a Sentence
at the party the two former friends consciously gave each other the cold shoulder
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Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his travels and is disheartened by Penelope's cold shoulder.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024
The voluminous tulle piece included cold shoulders and a corseted bodice, and was paired with dazzling diamond drop earrings and stacks of diamond bracelets and rings.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024
The voluminous tulle piece included cold shoulders and a corseted bodice, and was paired with dazzling diamond drop earrings and stacks of diamond bracelets and rings.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
See all Example Sentences for cold shoulder
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“Cold shoulder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20shoulder. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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