English / proverb
Cold Hands, Warm Heart
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Having a reserved, stern, or cold exterior while possessing a deeply kind, compassionate, and generous nature inside.
In context
01
The tough purchasing manager seemed unyielding, but his staff knew he had cold hands and a warm heart when employees faced emergencies.
02
In business diplomacy, remember that someone with cold hands, warm heart may negotiate firmly yet safeguard your long-term interests.
Synonyms
Tough exterior with kind interior,hidden warmth,gentle behind roughness
Antonyms
Sweet smile with cold heart,outwardly warm but secretly venomous
Collocations
true case of cold hands,warm heart; gentle despite cold hands,warm heart; proved cold hands