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Synonyms for cold shoulder


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kohld-shohl-der
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkoʊldˈʃoʊl dər



Définition of cold shoulder

Origin :
  • 1816, in the figurative sense of "icy reception," first in Sir Walter Scott, probably originally a literal figure, but commonly used with a punning reference to "cold shoulder of mutton," considered a poor man's dish and thus, perhaps, something one would set out for an unwanted guest with deliberate intention to convey displeasure.
  • How often have we admired the poor knight, who, to avoid the snares of bribery and dependence, was found making a second dinner from a cold shoulder of mutton, above the most affluent courtier, who had sold himself to others for a splendid pension! ["No Fiction," 1820]
  • noun snub
Example sentences :
  • The whole ship's company here in Bayport are givin' me the cold shoulder.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • "Maybe they are going to give us the cold shoulder," remarked Fred.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • Is that the reason why you've been giving Rod Grant the cold shoulder?
  • Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
  • Say, my right arm is numb from being so close to that cold shoulder she was givin' me.
  • Extract from : « Torchy As A Pa » by Sewell Ford
  • After all our good times are you going to give me the cold shoulder?
  • Extract from : « Molly Brown's Senior Days » by Nell Speed
  • I don't give anybody the chance to show me the cold shoulder.
  • Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale
  • The girls, one and all, turned a cold shoulder to him after this speech.
  • Extract from : « Five Little Peppers at School » by Margaret Sidney
  • Some of them give me the cold shoulder, others—a great deal of jaw.
  • Extract from : « What Will He Do With It, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • This may vary from the "cold shoulder" to the complete "boycott."
  • Extract from : « Introduction to the Science of Sociology » by Robert E. Park
  • Since I discarded him for Nave he has turned the cold shoulder upon me.
  • Extract from : « Johnny Ludlow, Third Series » by Mrs. Henry Wood

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