cold snap
A short and sudden period of cold weather.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“A cold snap hit the city last night.”
“We were enjoying warm spring days until a cold snap brought frost and freezing winds.”
“The fragile blossoms, fooled by an early thaw, withered overnight when an unexpected cold snap swept across the valley.”
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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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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.
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cold fish
A heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.
Last updated August 10, 2026