C1idiompeopleIELTS-friendly
give someone the cold shoulder
USUK
to deliberately ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way
Describes coldness that lasts a while, not one rude remark. You can also 'get the cold shoulder' from someone.
In context
After our argument, my best friend gave me the cold shoulder for a whole week.
Why is everyone giving me the cold shoulder today? Did I do something wrong?
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