stone cold
The term "stone cold" is often used to describe extreme conditions, whether it pertains to temperature, emotions, or certainty.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Extremely cold to the touch.
Example
- By the time I returned to my desk, my tea was stone cold.
B2Emotional
(informal)Completely unemotional or unfeeling.
Example
- He was a stone-cold killer, showing no remorse for his actions.
B2Emphasis
(informal)Used to emphasize the absolute nature of something.
Example
- With an ace-high flush on an unpaired board, he had the stone-cold nuts.
B2Sobriety
(informal)Completely sober, without any influence of alcohol.
Example
- Despite the party atmosphere, she remained stone cold sober.