He gave me the cold shoulder at the party.
cold shoulder
idiomA deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.
Origin
disputed originSee give someone the cold shoulder.
I tried to apologize for the argument, but she gave me the cold shoulder all day.
Despite his attempts to reconcile after their public disagreement, his former colleague continued to offer him the cold shoulder throughout the entire conference.
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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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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chip on one's shoulder
A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harbored grievance, a sense of inferiority, or a desire to prove something.
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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.
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cold comfort
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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cold day in Hell
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.