cold fish

Someone who shows no emotion and comes across as unfriendly or disinterested. The manager decided not to hire Bill as the store greeter because he came across like a cold fish during the interview.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*cold fish

Fig. a person who is distant and unfeeling. (*Typically: act like ~; be ~.) Bob is so dull—a real cold fish. She hardly ever speaks to anyone. She's a cold fish.

See also: cold, fish

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

cold fish

A hard-hearted, unfeeling individual, one who shows no emotion, as in Not even the eulogy moved him; he's a real cold fish. This expression was used by Shakespeare in The Winter's Tale (4:4): "It was thought she was a woman, and was turn'd into a cold fish." However, it came into wider use only in the first half of the 1900s.

See also: cold, fish

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a cold fish

If you call someone a cold fish, you mean that they do not show their emotions and can seem unfriendly or unsympathetic. Since the President is generally seen as a cold fish, it is all the more impressive when he does show his feelings. He didn't really show much emotion — he's a bit of a cold fish.

See also: cold, fish

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a ˌcold ˈfish

(disapproving) a person who shows little or no emotion, or is unfriendly, reserved, etc: When I first met him, he seemed rather a cold fish, but actually he’s quite passionate.

See also: cold, fish

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

cold fish

n. a dull and unresponsive person. I hate to shake hands with a cold fish like that. He didn’t even smile.

See also: cold, fish

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

cold fish, a

A person who is unfeeling, or at least shows no emotion. “Cooler than a fish on a cake of ice,” P. G. Wodehouse put it (Money in the Bank, 1942). He was scarcely the first. Shakespeare wrote, “It was thought she was a woman and was turned into a cold fish” (Autolycus telling of a ballad against the hard hearts of maids, The Winter’s Tale, 4.4). See also cold heart.

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释义	cold fish cold fish Someone who shows no emotion and comes across as unfriendly or disinterested. The manager decided not to hire Bill as the store greeter because he came across like a cold fish during the interview. See also: cold, fish Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cold fish Fig.* a person who is distant and unfeeling. (Typically: act like ~; be ~.) Bob is so dull—a real cold fish. She hardly ever speaks to anyone. She's a cold fish. See also: cold, fish McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. cold fish A hard-hearted, unfeeling individual, one who shows no emotion, as in Not even the eulogy moved him; he's a real cold fish. This expression was used by Shakespeare in The Winter's Tale* (4:4): "It was thought she was a woman, and was turn'd into a cold fish." However, it came into wider use only in the first half of the 1900s. See also: cold, fish The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a cold fish If you call someone a cold fish, you mean that they do not show their emotions and can seem unfriendly or unsympathetic. Since the President is generally seen as a cold fish, it is all the more impressive when he does show his feelings. He didn't really show much emotion — he's a bit of a cold fish. See also: cold, fish Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a ˌcold ˈfish (disapproving) a person who shows little or no emotion, or is unfriendly, reserved, etc: When I first met him, he seemed rather a cold fish, but actually he’s quite passionate. See also: cold, fish Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary cold fish n. a dull and unresponsive person. I hate to shake hands with a cold fish like that. He didn’t even smile. See also: cold, fish McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions cold fish, a A person who is unfeeling, or at least shows no emotion. “Cooler than a fish on a cake of ice,” P. G. Wodehouse put it (Money in the Bank, 1942). He was scarcely the first. Shakespeare wrote, “It was thought she was a woman and was turned into a cold fish” (Autolycus telling of a ballad against the hard hearts of maids, The Winter’s Tale, 4.4). See also cold heart. See also: cold The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a cold fish cold fish, a choked with emotion breeze past (someone or something) give (one) the cold shoulder give someone the cold shoulder he, she, etc. isn't having any not be having any of it not having any be not having any (of it) References in periodicals archive For those who have never seen me, the clues lay in references to the sagging buttocks and the cold fish. "Cold fish" is the admonishment used by my wife and our 12-year-old son whenever I have the temerity to thwart one of their costly ambitions. I would also wear baggy trousers The woman is such a cold fish. Tremendously glacial." Battle of the bonnets; Lisa Williams talks to the cast of dark-hearted period drama The Making Of A Lady, including Joanna Lumley as a woman with no redeeming qualities WE tend to think of Ian Beale as an annoying cold fish, but we can't help feeling for him during this emotional week. tv & soaps: Bad boy Beale; eastenders I have become something of a cold fish on the domestic front. DAVID CHARTERS This is no cold fish who will sit and squirm as his players do battle. Excited, passionate.. what a difference from the Eriksson era David Caruso as Horatio is a bit of a cold fish and the ginger sleuth never seems to enjoy a good old belly laugh, but the worldwide appeal of CSI: Miami is probably the shots of Miami itself. McTV; What's hot and what's not on the box.. However, after Frank has blasted his umpteenth nameless henchman in the memory of his murderer loved ones, it's hard to muster any sympathy, especially when Jane plays him as such a cold fish. Watch this only for punishment Distribs won't exactly school around this cold fish, although some fests may nibble. MOONFISH I'd sooner trust politicians who drink than the cold fish who don't. MPS DRINK TO PAY RISE Introducing Cold Fish, the singer told us: "This song has a sea and sea creature theme, so I want you to imagine you're underwater." It certainly conjured a pleasantly murky vibe, with warm, lush harmonies that washed over its swirling arrangements. Kitty The Lion; reviews live OVERFLOWING: Wheelie bins waiting for collection on Childwall Park Avenue COLD FISH: Thousands of pounds worth of carp have died in Walton Hall Park TIME OFF: Hollyoaks stars Carley Stenson, Ashley Taylor Dawson, John Pickard, Joel Goonan and Jessica Fox play in the snow on set CASUALTIES: Angler Dave Messulam with dead and dying fish at Walton Hall Big chill for rest of week; Fish are latest victims of the freeze as a 'slow thaw' begins Having been left out in the cold, I decided to do the only logical cold thing - and eat cold fish. It'll be a cold, cold Christmas; Food critic Richard McComb gets in the festive spirit - on his own Her sight restored, Laura kindles a smoldering attraction to the medic and deliberates cheating on her cold fish husband, Fred (Cyril Raymond). Also released Someone influential could find you to be a bit of a cold fish. Charming! AQUARIUS Jan 21st - Feb 19th; ARIES Mar 21st - Apr 20th/TAURUS Apr 21st - May 21st/GEMINI May 22nd - Jun 21st/CANCER Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd/LEO Jul 24th - Aug 23rd/VIRGO Aug 24th - Sep 23rd/LIBRA Sep 24th - Oct 23rd/SCORPIO Oct 24th - Nov 22nd/SAGITTARIUS Nov 23rd - Dec 21st/CAPRICORN Dec 22nd - Jan 20th/PISCES Feb 20th - Mar 20th The main one is Edward Wilson, played as an emotionless cold fish by Matt Damon. cinema: Damon makes the CIA look dull; THE GOOD SHEPHERD (15) * * *
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