cold shoulder, to give/show the

To snub someone; to assume a distant manner, or show indifference. The term dates from the early nineteenth century and was frequently used by Sir Walter Scott. It is believed to come from the custom of serving hot meat to welcome guests, and of serving a cold shoulder of mutton or beef, considered a much inferior dish, when they had outstayed their welcome.

词组	cold shoulder, to give/show the
释义	cold shoulder, to give/show the cold shoulder, to give/show the To snub someone; to assume a distant manner, or show indifference. The term dates from the early nineteenth century and was frequently used by Sir Walter Scott. It is believed to come from the custom of serving hot meat to welcome guests, and of serving a cold shoulder of mutton or beef, considered a much inferior dish, when they had outstayed their welcome. See also: cold, give, show The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: number's up, one's/your/his fighting mad hear a pin drop, one/you could take to it like a duck to water, to bottle up feelings, to cat got your tongue, has the drum (something) into one's head, to end of the world, it's not/wouldn't be the hat in the ring, to put/throw one's more (to it) than meets the eye
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