cold shoulder
The phrase "cold shoulder" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a form of social rejection or indifference.
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Definition
B2Social Interaction
(informal)To intentionally ignore or show indifference to someone.
Example
- She gave him the cold shoulder after their argument.
- He felt the cold shoulder from his colleagues after the incident.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cold shoulder":
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