frozen

freeze (on)to (something)

To adhere to something through the act of freezing. Is it true that my tongue could freeze to a telephone pole in this cold weather?
See also: freeze

freeze (something) into (something)

1. To subject something to cold temperatures and cause it to change state. The frigid air froze the remaining snow into a sheet of ice.
2. To subject something to cold temperatures so that it assumes a particular shape. I entertained the kids with a special ice cube that freezes water into hearts and stars.
See also: freeze

freeze over

To become covered in ice, often of a body of water. I know the lake has frozen over, but I still don't think it's safe for you kids to go skating on it.
See also: freeze, over

freeze to death

1. verb Literally, to die as a result of exposure to cold temperatures. Gus would have frozen to death had the rescue crew not found him when they did.
2. verb To cause someone to die as a result of exposure to cold temperatures. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "freeze" and "to." The blistering cold would have frozen Gus to death had the rescue crew not found him when they did.
3. verb To feel extremely cold. You'll freeze to death if you go outside without a coat! Is the bus ever coming? I'm freezing to death here!
4. verb To cause someone to feel extremely cold. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "freeze" and "to." We need to bundle up so the frigid wind doesn't freeze us to death.
See also: death, freeze

frozen in time

Not changing or updating; completely static. I feel like all of our life's plans have been frozen in time since the accident. She hasn't updated her kitchen since the '60s—it's basically frozen in time.
See also: frozen, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

freeze over

[for a body of water] to get cold and form a layer of ice on top. The pond froze over, so we went skating.
See also: freeze, over

freeze someone or something to death

 
1. Lit. [for cold weather] to kill someone or something. I was afraid that the cold snap would freeze the dog to death.
2. Fig. to make someone or something very cold. This weather is going to freeze us all to death.
See also: death, freeze
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

chilled to the marrow

or

frozen to the marrow

mainly BRITISH
If you are chilled to the marrow or frozen to the marrow, you are very cold. Note: `Marrow' is the fatty substance inside the bones of a person or animal. She was chilled to the marrow and wet through.
See also: chill, marrow
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

freeze over

v.
1. To freeze completely at the surface: Once the pond freezes over we can go skating.
2. To become covered with a layer of ice: The bridge has frozen over, so drive very carefully.
See also: freeze, over
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • freeze (on)to (something)
  • freeze to
  • froze
  • a freeze on (something)
  • freeze on
  • brass monkeys
  • freeze (one's) wages
  • freeze wages
  • wage
  • put the freeze on (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
The global frozen fruits and vegetable market can be studied on the basis of type.
Global Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Market 2019 Trends, Market Share, Industry Size, Opportunities, Analysis and Forecast To 2024
Frozen Bakery Products Market Overview, By Type Chapter 5.
Frozen Bakery Products Market Qualitative Insights, Key Enhancement, Share Forecast To 2025
"As younger shoppers mature into regular grocery shoppers, they demand a cleaner nutritional deck and more diversity in product offerings," says Jack Aeree, EVP of Saffron Road Foods, manufacturers of premium Indian and Thai offerings such as chicken tikka masala, chicken '*> pad thai and new frozen ramen and udon bowls made with bone broth.
Healthy Innovations Melt the Deep Freeze: Natural products are driving frozen foods by attracting a new base of health-minded, convenience-seeking consumers
Tesco Broccoli Frozen Sweetcorn Peas and Spinach Steamer
Dozens of frozen food products recalled by Aldi, Tesco, Iceland, Lidl and more following listeria outbreak; The full list of the 43 products being pulled from supermarket shelves amid health fears
Frozen food warning after breakout of bacteria causes nine deaths
Full list of 43 products recalled by Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Waitrose, Iceland amid listeria outbreak; Now the FSA has issued a huge list of 43 frozen food items - many sold across the big supermarket chains - that are all being withdrawn from sale
Usually doctors can diagnose frozen shoulder by physical exam.
Getting the cold truth about frozen shoulder
Michelle Evans, chief marketing officer at Coregeo[R], master licensor of Tenderstem[R] in the UK said: "Frozen Tenderstem[R] has been several years in the making, so we're thrilled that the team at TSA International Ltd has finally cracked the code and can produce a product that meets the exacting standards we set ourselves.
Tenderstem[R] just got cooler
A frozen soil column with 350 mm diameter including 50 mm thick ice was obtained after 24 hrs of freezing.
Development of Ground Freezing System for Undisturbed Sampling of Granular Soils
Choosing frozen means more menu options: Throughout different weather conditions in different countries, not every farm can grow the same fruits and vegetable, or breed the same healthy animals for meat.
Why families should choose frozen
When you are shopping for juicy strawberries or fresh greens, you may not stop at the frozen food aisle.
Are frozen fruit, vegetables as good as fresh?
Consumer demand for innovation and lifestyle-based options is revitalizing frozen food categories.
Frozen, Solid
Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of intra-operative frozen section in the diagnosis of various pelvic neoplasms, including ovarian tumours.
Accuracy of intra-operative frozen section in the diagnosis of female genital tract neoplasms
When your groceries aren't frozen properly, oxygen and moisture can ravage your food and make it unappetizing.
A Complete Guide to Freezing Groceries
The frozen meal and entr'e category is seeing somewhat chilly sales, but better-for you options, global varieties and enhanced marketing all have the potential to heat up store brand activity.
Thaw Out Sales
Cold Stone Creamery has announced a rollout of its frozen yogurt in all of its locations nationwide.
Cold Stone rolls out frozen yogurt