English / idiom
cold shoulder
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A deliberate and unfriendly display of indifference, rejection, or disrespect.
In context
01
Ever since their sharp disagreement yesterday, Monica has been giving her coworker the cold shoulder.
02
He expected a cheerful welcome at the party but received a cold shoulder from his former colleagues.
Synonyms
Snub,brush-off,silent treatment
Antonyms
Warm welcome,hospitable reception,cordiality
Collocations
give the cold shoulder,turn a cold shoulder,receive the cold shoulder