cold fish
idiomA heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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big fish
An important person.
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big fish in a small pond
One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.
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bigger fish to fry
A much more pressing issue to attend to.
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blow hot and cold
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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catch a cold
To contract a cold.
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cold cash
Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.
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cold chills
Feelings of fear.