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
- 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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