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sneck posset

idiom
Meaning

A cold reception, closing the door on a visitor

Examples
SIMPLE

He gave me a sneck posset when I arrived at his door.

CONTEXTUAL

I tried to visit my old neighbor, but he gave me a cold sneck posset and locked the door.

COMPLEX

The host offered a sneck posset to the unexpected guest, effectively ending the conversation before it could even begin.

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    give a sneck posset

    To give someone a cold reception; to close the door on someone; to reject them.

Last updated April 17, 2026