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stone cold

idiom

Very cold (literally); lacking any semblance of warmth.


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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

    blow hot and cold

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

  3. 03

    carved in stone

    Unchangeable.

  4. 04

    cast the first stone

    To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.

  5. 05

    catch a cold

    To contract a cold.

  6. 06

    cold cash

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

  7. 07

    cold chills

    Feelings of fear.

  8. 08

    cold comfort

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

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