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grow cold

idiom
Meaning

To wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.


Examples
SIMPLE

Their interest in the project began to grow cold.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of arguing, his feelings for her started to grow cold and they decided to separate.

COMPLEX

As the initial excitement of the venture faded, the investors' enthusiasm began to grow cold, leaving the startup without the necessary funding to continue.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a cold day in July

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

  2. 02

    absence makes the heart grow fonder

    One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

  3. 03

    blow hot and cold

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

  4. 04

    catch a cold

    To contract a cold.

  5. 05

    cold cash

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

  6. 06

    cold chills

    Feelings of fear.

  7. 07

    cold comfort

    Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.

  8. 08

    cold day in Hell

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

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