Meanings
Possibly coined by Sir Walter Scott in 1816, from give someone the cold shoulder.
How to pronounce "cold shoulder":
AU
A deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.
To deliberately slight or snub someone.
Example Sentences
1
After our argument, he gave me the cold shoulder and refused to talk to me.
2
She felt hurt when her friends gave her the cold shoulder at the party.
3
I tried to approach my boss for a promotion, but he just gave me the cold shoulder.
4
When I asked her about her plans for the weekend, she gave me the cold shoulder and walked away.
5
Despite my efforts to be friendly, my new neighbor always gives me the cold shoulder.
