cold shower
The phrase "cold shower" can be used both literally and figuratively to describe different scenarios involving a sudden change or a method to calm oneself.
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Definition
B2General
A shower taken with cold water, often to refresh or invigorate oneself.
Example
- After a long run, he took a cold shower to cool down.
C1Figurative
(idiom)An unexpected event or news that causes disappointment or shock.
Example
- The sudden job loss was a cold shower for the entire team.
C1Figurative
(idiom, humorous)A suggestion to calm down and regain control, often used humorously to refer to reducing sexual excitement.
Example
- After seeing the attractive actor, she joked that she needed a cold shower.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cold shower":
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