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Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To treat someone in an unfriendly way, ignoring them.
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Cultural Background
It is a common way to describe social tension in both cultures.
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Use it for drama
It's perfect for describing social conflict.
Meaning
To treat someone in an unfriendly way, ignoring them.
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Use it for drama
It's perfect for describing social conflict.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
After I told him the truth, he gave me the ____ shoulder.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cold
The idiom is 'give the cold shoulder'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
After I told him the truth, he gave me the ____ shoulder.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cold
The idiom is 'give the cold shoulder'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it describes rude behavior.
Related Phrases
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Freeze out
similarTo exclude someone from a group.
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