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come in from the cold

idiom

Of a spy: to return home after having gone undercover in enemy territory.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a cold day in July

    The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.

  2. 02

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  3. 03

    blow hot and cold

    To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.

  4. 04

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  5. 05

    catch a cold

    To contract a cold.

  6. 06

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  7. 07

    cold cash

    Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.

  8. 08

    cold chills

    Feelings of fear.

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