cold as charity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Very cold, whether in temperature or in demeanour.

Pronunciation

En-au-cold as charity.ogg

Word forms

cold as charity

Etymology

An ironic reference to the cold-hearted nature of much so-called charity, which should naturally be warm.

Related words

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